How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Gloucester, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Gloucester by car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gloucester → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Gloucester.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Gloucester by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Gloucester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Gloucester is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 7 similar | 4h 15m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 603km (375 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 20m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 576km (358 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 10m | £180($215) | every 2 hours | 585km (364 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 35m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 579km (360 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 40m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 831km (516 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 40m | £245($285) | every 2 hours | 833km (518 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 45m | £190($225) | every 3 hours | 620km (385 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 30m | £245($285) | every 2 hours | 628km (390 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | £74($88) | every 4 hours | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Gloucester
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Thameslink
Airports near Gloucester
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Gloucester