How to travel from Hull to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Hull and Giant’s Causeway is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hull to Giant’s Causeway 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 Giant’s Causeway → Hull if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hull to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £78 ($90) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($150).
The distance between Hull and Giant’s Causeway is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Hull and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £130 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Giant’s Causeway is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £78 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hull and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hull and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Hull to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 5h 10m | £130($150) | hourly | 507km (315 miles) |
| Train to York, plane | 5h 15m | £170($205) | every 20 mins | 568km (353 miles) |
| Train to York, plane | 5h 15m | £135($160) | twice a week | 603km (375 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 5h 15m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 559km (348 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane | 5h 40m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 574km (356 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 6hrs | £135($160) | hourly | 567km (352 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | £78($90) | hourly | 682km (424 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 15m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 614km (382 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Giant’s Causeway
Train operators
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Aircoach
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