How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Sunderland, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland is around 418km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Sunderland 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 Sunderland → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Sunderland.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Sunderland 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 6h 50m. 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland is around 418km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Sunderland is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland 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 Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Sunderland is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Sunderland. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Sunderland. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Sunderland is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 554km (344 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 5m | £140($165) | hourly | 612km (380 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £105($120) | once daily | 418km (259 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 4h 55m | £140($165) | once daily | 500km (311 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | £82($95) | once daily | 657km (408 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 50m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 453km (282 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Sunderland
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
LNER
Bus companies
Translink UK
Aircoach
Airports near Sunderland
The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Sunderland
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 117km (72 miles) from Sunderland