How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Thurso is around 680km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Thurso by car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thurso → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, Fly
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost£305($360)
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 Thurso.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Thurso by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £305 ($360).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Thurso is around 680km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Thurso by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £305 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Thurso is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Thurso is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Thurso. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Stornoway Airport (SYY) (SYY) 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 Thurso. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Thurso. instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Thurso is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, Fly + 4 similar | 5h 35m | £305($360) | every 3 hours | 680km (422 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 55m | £200($240) | every 20 mins | 726km (451 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 9h 60m | £265($310) | every 20 mins | 895km (556 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 10h 10m | £315($370) | every 20 mins | 799km (497 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 10h 35m | £150($180) | every 20 mins | 872km (542 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 20m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Thurso
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Thurso
The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Thurso
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Thurso
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
- Distance
- 169km (105 miles) from Thurso