How to travel from Lichfield to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lichfield 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 → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£110($135)
Multiple operators
7 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 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 60m.
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 Lichfield 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 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 7 similar | 4h 15m | £110($135) | every 3 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 4h 50m | £110($135) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 5hrs | £135($155) | every 4 hours | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 60m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 519km (322 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane and bus | 4h 5m | £305($365) | 4 times a day | 520km (323 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane and bus | 4h 15m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 4h 45m | £105($125) | hourly | 528km (328 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 6h 5m | £66($78) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 30m | £100($115) | every 4 hours | 647km (402 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lichfield and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
London Midland
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