How to travel from St Andrews to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from St Andrews to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, 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 → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Giant’s Causeway is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 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 St Andrews 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 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 55m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 500km (311 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 50m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
| Fly to Belfast City (BHD), train and bus | 4h 35m | £145($175) | every 2 hours | 505km (314 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £175($210) | 4 times a day | 539km (335 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 60m | £55($65) | every 2 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 655km (407 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
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