How to travel from Peterborough to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Peterborough 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 → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (315 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Peterborough 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 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | £210($250) | 4 times a day | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train to Stansted Airport, plane | 4h 45m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 735km (457 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5hrs | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 5h 40m | £215($255) | hourly | 778km (484 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 50m | £165($195) | hourly | 649km (403 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 5m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Peterborough and Giant’s Causeway
Train operators
LNER
Thameslink
Great Northern
Grand Central
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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