How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

👋 Also check out Newcastle upon TyneGiant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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5 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Newcastle upon Tyne. instead which will take 6h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).

How do I get from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Giant’s Causeway to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5hrs
£110($130)
every 3 hours535km (333 miles)
Train to Antrim, plane5h 20m
£110($130)
every 3 hours558km (347 miles)
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane5h 30m
£150($175)
every 2 hours551km (343 miles)
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane5h 40m
£190($225)
every 2 hours593km (368 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 15m
£130($155)
5 times a day398km (247 miles)
Bus to Coleraine, train and plane4h 30m
£245($290)
once daily481km (299 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 35m
£41($48)
every 4 hours431km (268 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne