How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon → 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 Smethwick Galton Bridge and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Stratford-upon-Avon by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 9h 15m. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Stratford-upon-Avon is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Stratford-upon-Avon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 7 similar | 5h 35m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 535km (333 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 45m | £140($170) | every 3 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | £230($275) | every 2 hours | 812km (505 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 521km (324 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 4h 40m | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 530km (329 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 5h 45m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 5h 50m | £160($185) | every 3 hours | 577km (359 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 6h 35m | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 584km (363 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 15m | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 708km (440 miles) |
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Train operators
London Midland
Chiltern Railways
Vintage Trains
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Translink UK
Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon
The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 97km (61 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon