How to travel from Saint Davids to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Giant’s Causeway by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Giant’s Causeway → Saint Davids if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Rhoose, plane
Take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration7h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Rosslare then take the train to Dublin Connolly then Belfast Central and then to Coleraine.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rosslare then take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 then Belfast Europa Bus Centre and then to Coleraine.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Giant’s Causeway by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 7h 45m.
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 Saint Davids to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rosslare then take the train to Dublin Connolly then Belfast Central and then to Coleraine. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Rhoose, plane + 5 similar | 7h 25m | £175($205) | 3 times a week | 719km (447 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 45m | £185($220) | every 4 hours | 804km (499 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 9h 35m | £390($465) | 4 times a day | 876km (545 miles) |
| Train to Wilmslow, plane | 9h 40m | £235($280) | 5 times a day | 851km (529 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 9h 40m | £260($310) | 5 times a day | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 10h 15m | £200($240) | 5 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 11h 45m | £45($53) | twice daily | 600km (373 miles) |
| Ferry to Rosslare, train | 11h 45m | £45($53) | twice daily | 600km (373 miles) |
| Ferry to Rosslare, train | 12h 30m | £45($53) | 6 times a week | 600km (373 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 30m | £53($63) | once a week | 602km (374 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 10m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 830km (515 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint Davids and Giant’s Causeway
Train operators
Translink UK
Transport for Wales
London Midland
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
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