How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Isle of Wight is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Isle of Wight by bus, train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Wight → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
Train to Antrim, plane and ferry
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane and ferry
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£260($305)
Multiple operators
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane and ferry
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 5m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Isle of Wight by bus, train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Isle of Wight is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 615km (382 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Isle of Wight by bus, train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Isle of Wight is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Wight is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £160 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | £160($185) | every 2 hours | 668km (415 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 6hrs | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
Train to Antrim, plane and ferry | 6h 20m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane and ferry | 6h 20m | £260($305) | every 3 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane and ferry | 7h 5m | £145($175) | every 2 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Isle of Wight
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Translink UK
Southern Vectis
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Train operators
Southern Service
Airports near Isle of Wight
The following major airports near Isle of Wight offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Isle of Wight
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Isle of Wight