How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow is around 270km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Glasgow by bus, ferry, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Glasgow.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£26($31)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Glasgow by bus, ferry, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow is around 270km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Glasgow is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Glasgow is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 45m | £205($240) | 4 times a day | 270km (167 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 2h 60m | £78($90) | every 3 hours | 284km (176 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £95($115) | every 2 hours | 304km (189 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 389km (242 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane and bus | 4h 20m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 405km (252 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 25m | £40($47) | every 20 mins | 333km (207 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5hrs | £26($31) | every 4 hours | 301km (187 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Glasgow
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow