How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to St Andrews, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to St Andrews by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Andrews → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Antrim, plane
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Birmingham New Street.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to St Andrews.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to St Andrews by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to St Andrews is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to St Andrews is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to St Andrews is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 6 similar | 5hrs | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 5m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 688km (427 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 540km (336 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 55m | £205($245) | every 2 hours | 548km (340 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 4h 35m | £145($175) | every 2 hours | 505km (314 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £175($210) | 4 times a day | 538km (335 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 40m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 655km (407 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and St Andrews
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Translink UK
Airports near St Andrews
The following major airports near St Andrews offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from St Andrews
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from St Andrews