How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Swanage, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Swanage is around 707km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Swanage 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 Swanage → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Swanage.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Swanage
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Swanage by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £145 ($170) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Swanage is around 707km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (372 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Swanage by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Swanage is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Swanage is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £145 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Swanage. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Swanage is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Swanage
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 5m | £160($185) | hourly | 707km (440 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 45m | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 885km (550 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 45m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 733km (456 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 7hrs | £155($180) | every 3 hours | 840km (522 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7hrs | £195($235) | hourly | 812km (505 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 45m | £145($170) | every 4 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Swanage
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Swanage
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Swanage
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Swanage
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Swanage