How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£95($115)
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.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£89($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent 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 £89 ($105) and will take around 7h 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £89 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 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 Stoke on Trent 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 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane + 6 similar | 3h 60m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 466km (289 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 20m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 563km (350 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 4h 35m | £115($135) | hourly | 444km (276 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £150($180) | hourly | 473km (294 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus | 3h 45m | £170($200) | 4 times a day | 505km (314 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | £170($200) | 4 times a day | 475km (295 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane and bus | 3h 60m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 436km (271 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | £89($105) | every 4 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Giant’s Causeway
Train operators
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
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