How to travel from Portsmouth to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train, plane, bus and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Giant’s Causeway → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£160($185)
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.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train, plane, bus and subway. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).
The distance between Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (381 miles)
It takes around 11h 5m to get from Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 50m.
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 Portsmouth 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 11h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 5m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 7 similar | 4h 50m | £160($185) | every 3 hours | 751km (467 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane | 5h 30m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane | 5h 40m | £180($215) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane | 5h 40m | £225($265) | hourly | 734km (456 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 5h 50m | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £150($180) | hourly | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 5h 35m | £220($265) | 4 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £110($130) | hourly | 858km (533 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 5m | £145($170) | every 4 hours | 898km (558 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Train operators
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
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