How to travel from Leeds to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Leeds and Giant’s Causeway is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Leeds to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, plane, train 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 → Leeds if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Airport, plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£110($130)
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.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leeds to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Leeds and Giant’s Causeway is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Leeds and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Giant’s Causeway is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Leeds and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leeds and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Leeds 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 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 6 similar | 4h 25m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 476km (296 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 40m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 484km (301 miles) |
| Fly to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS), train and bus | 3h 35m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 417km (259 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 15m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 424km (264 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 520km (323 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 40m | £58($69) | every 2 hours | 600km (373 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 35m | £53($63) | every 4 hours | 542km (337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leeds and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Aircoach
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Stena Line
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