How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Newport, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Newport is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Newport 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 Newport → 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 Newport (S Wales).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Newport.
- Duration10h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Newport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Newport by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Newport is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)
It takes around 10h 5m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Newport by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Newport is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Newport is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Newport. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Newport. instead which will take 10h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Newport is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Newport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 55m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 583km (362 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 4h 35m | £145($170) | hourly | 596km (370 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5hrs | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 648km (402 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 50m | £165($195) | hourly | 656km (408 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £195($230) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 10m | £80($95) | hourly | 666km (414 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 5m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 796km (494 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Newport
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Aircoach
Airports near Newport
The following major airports near Newport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Newport
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Newport
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Newport