How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to York, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and York is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to York 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 York → 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 Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£140($170)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to York.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and York
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to York by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 7h 30m. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and York is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Giant’s Causeway and York by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to York is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and York is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and York. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and York. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to York. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to York. instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to York is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and York
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 6 similar | 4h 10m | £140($170) | 5 times a day | 526km (327 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 465km (289 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 55m | £110($135) | every 3 hours | 518km (322 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 35m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 526km (327 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 40m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 532km (330 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 50m | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 718km (446 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 459km (285 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | £52($61) | every 4 hours | 527km (328 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and York
Train operators
LNER
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near York
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from York
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from York
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from York