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.
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.
👋 Also check out Giant’s Causeway → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
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Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 6 similar | 4h 15m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 456km (283 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | £150($175) | hourly | 463km (288 miles) |
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus | 3h 55m | £175($205) | 4 times a day | 468km (291 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | £165($195) | 4 times a day | 494km (307 miles) |
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus | 4hrs | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 429km (267 miles) |
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus | 4h 40m | £120($145) | hourly | 437km (272 miles) |
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus | 6h 20m | £87($105) | hourly | 574km (357 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 50m | £71($84) | every 4 hours | 482km (300 miles) |
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The following major airports near Giant’s Causeway offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.