How to travel from Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nottingham, plane

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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6 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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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
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (278 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Giant’s Causeway

Transport options from Lincoln to Giant’s Causeway
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nottingham, plane + 6 similar
5h 25m
£155($185)
every 3 hours639km (397 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane5h 30m
£115($135)
every 3 hours551km (342 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane5h 45m
£205($240)
4 times a day595km (370 miles)
Train to Doncaster, plane5h 45m
£170($200)
every 4 hours556km (345 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane5h 50m
£145($170)
every 3 hours556km (346 miles)
Train to Nottingham, plane6h 10m
£165($195)
hourly648km (402 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
£170($200)
hourly559km (347 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 30m
£95($115)
every 4 hours632km (393 miles)

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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.

LDY
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
ILY
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Giant’s Causeway