How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Skegness, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Skegness is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Skegness by car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Skegness.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Skegness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Skegness by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Skegness is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Skegness by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Skegness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Skegness is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Skegness is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Skegness. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Skegness. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Skegness. instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Skegness is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Skegness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 6h 5m | £200($235) | 4 times a day | 915km (568 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 20m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 25m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 35m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 677km (421 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 45m | £155($180) | every 3 hours | 714km (443 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 45m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 646km (401 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 7hrs | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 681km (423 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 7h 15m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 684km (425 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 699km (434 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Skegness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Thameslink
Hull Trains
Airports near Skegness
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Skegness
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Skegness
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Skegness