How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Southwold, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Southwold is around 839km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southwold by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southwold → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southwold.
- Duration11hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Southwold
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Southwold by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Southwold is around 839km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Giant’s Causeway and Southwold by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southwold is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Southwold is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Southwold is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Southwold. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southwold. instead which will take 11hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Southwold is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Southwold
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 5 similar | 6h 30m | £175($205) | 4 times a day | 879km (546 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 839km (522 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane and bus | 7h 30m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 896km (556 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane and bus | 7h 30m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane and bus | 7h 45m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 900km (559 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane and bus | 7h 55m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 909km (565 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11hrs | £135($155) | every 4 hours | 841km (522 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Southwold
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Borderbus
Airports near Southwold
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Southwold
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Southwold
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Southwold