How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Stirling, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Stirling is around 318km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stirling 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 Stirling → 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 Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£86($100)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Stirling.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£30($36)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Stirling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Stirling by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($250).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Stirling is around 318km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Stirling by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stirling is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £215 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Stirling is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Stirling. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Stirling. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) 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 Stirling. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Stirling. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stirling is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Stirling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 5 similar | 3h 40m | £86($100) | every 3 hours | 332km (206 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 3h 50m | £100($115) | every 3 hours | 380km (236 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £105($125) | every 2 hours | 352km (219 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 4h 25m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £215($250) | 4 times a day | 318km (197 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, plane and train | 3h 30m | £240($280) | 4 times a day | 375km (233 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 35m | £30($36) | every 4 hours | 344km (214 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Stirling
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Stirling
The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Stirling
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Stirling
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Stirling