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

The distance between Penzance and Giant’s Causeway is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Penzance 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.

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Fly to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS), Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Pembroke then take a ferry to Rosslare then drive to Giant's Causeway.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £280($335)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Giant’s Causeway

There are several options for getting from Penzance 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 £170 ($200) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Penzance and Giant’s Causeway is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)

It takes around 13h 45m to get from Penzance and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Giant’s Causeway is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Giant’s Causeway is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £170 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Penzance and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 7h 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 Penzance to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you drive to Pembroke then take a ferry to Rosslare then drive to Giant's Causeway. instead which will take 13h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around £280 ($335).

How do I get from Penzance to Giant’s Causeway

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Giant’s Causeway

Transport options from Penzance to Giant’s Causeway
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS), Train + 5 similar
5h 30m
£225($265)
twice daily828km (514 miles)
Plane and Train6h 10m
£425($500)
twice daily835km (519 miles)
Train and Plane7h 15m
£340($405)
hourly807km (501 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane7h 20m
£205($245)
every 3 hours870km (541 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 55m
£220($260)
twice daily685km (426 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus9h 25m
£170($200)
every 2 hours952km (591 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 45m
£280($335)
twice daily1,060km (659 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