How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Southampton, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Southampton is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southampton by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southampton → 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 Southampton (SOU).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southampton.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Southampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Southampton by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Southampton is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Southampton by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Southampton is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Southampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 25m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5hrs | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 664km (413 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 15m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 20m | £120($145) | every 3 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 25m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 783km (487 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 10m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 55m | £90($110) | every 4 hours | 876km (544 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Southampton
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Train operators
Southern Service
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Southampton
The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Southampton
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Southampton
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Southampton