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.
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 Tyne → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle.
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Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5hrs | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 535km (333 miles) |
Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 20m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 558km (347 miles) |
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 30m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 551km (343 miles) |
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 40m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 593km (368 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £130($155) | 5 times a day | 398km (247 miles) |
Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 4h 30m | £245($290) | once daily | 481km (299 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 35m | £41($48) | every 4 hours | 431km (268 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.