How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Southend-on-Sea 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 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 55m | £210($250) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 60m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 5m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 749km (465 miles) |
| Train to London Fenchurch Street, plane | 5h 15m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 30m | £215($255) | hourly | 724km (450 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 788km (490 miles) |
| Train to West Ham, plane and bus | 6h 30m | £160($190) | hourly | 811km (504 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 50m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 861km (535 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Aircoach
Train operators
c2c
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
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