How to travel from Ripon to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Ripon and Giant’s Causeway is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ripon to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, taxi, plane, train 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 → Ripon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ripon to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, taxi, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($265).
The distance between Ripon and Giant’s Causeway is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Ripon and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ripon to Giant’s Causeway is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £220 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 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 Ripon 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 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 30m | £130($155) | twice daily | 586km (364 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £220($265) | hourly | 473km (294 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 30m | £125($150) | 3 times a week | 465km (289 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 493km (307 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ripon and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Yorkshire Coastliner
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