How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Seaton, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Seaton is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Seaton 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 Seaton → 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 Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Seaton Carew.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Seaton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Seaton by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Seaton is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Seaton by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Seaton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Seaton is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Seaton is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Seaton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 5m | £115($140) | once daily | 449km (279 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 50m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 55m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 559km (348 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6hrs | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 613km (381 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 40m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 620km (385 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 40m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £140($165) | once daily | 461km (286 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 10m | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 487km (302 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Seaton
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Seaton
The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Seaton
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Seaton
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Seaton