How to travel from Holyhead to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Holyhead to Giant’s Causeway by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Giant’s Causeway → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central and then to Coleraine.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre and then to Coleraine.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Giant’s Causeway by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Giant's Causeway. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Giant's Causeway. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central and then to Coleraine. instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Giant’s Causeway is City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway. Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Holyhead to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central and then to Coleraine. instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 55m | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 416km (259 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 25m | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 409km (254 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 50m | £150($175) | 4 times a day | 404km (251 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6hrs | £155($185) | 4 times a day | 374km (233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Holyhead and Giant’s Causeway
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Aircoach
Train operators
Translink UK
Airports near Giant’s Causeway
The following major airports near Giant’s Causeway offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Giant’s Causeway