How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Reading, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Reading is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Reading 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 Reading → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Reading.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Reading
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Reading by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Reading is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Reading by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Reading is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Reading is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Reading. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Reading. instead which will take 10h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Reading is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Reading
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 7 similar | 4h 30m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 30m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 706km (438 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 35m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 40m | £200($235) | every 3 hours | 625km (388 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 50m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 741km (460 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 4h 60m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 700km (435 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 787km (489 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 747km (464 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 25m | £84($100) | every 4 hours | 812km (505 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Reading
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Train operators
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Reading
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Reading
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Reading
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Reading