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

The distance between Preston and Giant’s Causeway is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Preston 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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Train to Manchester Airport, plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

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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.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Giant’s Causeway

There are several options for getting from Preston 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 £71 ($84) and will take around 6h 50m. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).

The distance between Preston and Giant’s Causeway is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Preston and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Preston to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Preston and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Preston 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 6h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

How do I get from Preston to Giant’s Causeway

Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Giant’s Causeway

Transport options from Preston to Giant’s Causeway
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 6 similar
4h 15m
£95($110)
every 3 hours456km (283 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£150($175)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus3h 55m
£175($205)
4 times a day468km (291 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4hrs
£165($195)
4 times a day494km (307 miles)
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus4hrs
£115($135)
every 3 hours429km (267 miles)
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus4h 40m
£120($145)
hourly437km (272 miles)
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus6h 20m
£87($105)
hourly574km (357 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 50m
£71($84)
every 4 hours482km (300 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