How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Torquay, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Torquay is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Torquay 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 Torquay → 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Torquay.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Torquay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Torquay by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Torquay is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Torquay by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Torquay is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Torquay is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Torquay. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) 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 Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Torquay. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Torquay is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Torquay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 4 similar | 4h 55m | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 704km (437 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £305($365) | every 2 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 30m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, bus and plane | 7h 10m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 690km (429 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 15m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 785km (488 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 30m | £95($115) | every 4 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Torquay
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Aircoach
Train operators
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Torquay
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Torquay
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay