How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Durham is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Durham by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Durham

There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Durham by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Durham is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Durham by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Durham is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £260 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Durham is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Giant’s Causeway to Durham. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 6h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Durham is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Giant’s Causeway to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Durham

Transport options from Giant’s Causeway to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
4h 15m
£260($305)
hourly447km (278 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 45m
£64($76)
every 4 hours447km (278 miles)

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Airports near Durham

The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Durham
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Durham
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Durham