How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Lancaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Lancaster by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lancaster → 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 Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Lancaster.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Lancaster by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Lancaster is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lancaster. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Lancaster. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Lancaster is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 490km (304 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5hrs | £155($185) | hourly | 497km (309 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 40m | £165($195) | every 4 hours | 516km (321 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £185($220) | 4 times a day | 502km (312 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 5hrs | £130($155) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | £65($77) | every 4 hours | 450km (280 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Lancaster
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Airports near Lancaster
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Lancaster