How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Welshpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Welshpool 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 Welshpool → 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 Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Welshpool.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Welshpool by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Welshpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Welshpool is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 6 similar | 4h 25m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 510km (317 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 50m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 593km (368 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 10m | £160($185) | every 2 hours | 518km (322 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 30m | £105($125) | every 2 hours | 504km (313 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 5m | £195($230) | every 3 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £290($340) | 4 times a day | 535km (333 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | £100($115) | every 4 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Welshpool
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Transport for Wales
London Midland
Airports near Welshpool
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool