How to travel from Sunderland to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway is around 418km (260 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 Sunderland 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 → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Darlington, plane
Take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£155($180)
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.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 6h 40m. 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 £105 ($120).
The distance between Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland 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 £105 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 Sunderland to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 Sunderland 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 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Darlington, plane + 4 similar | 4h 40m | £155($180) | every 20 mins | 495km (308 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 553km (343 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 6hrs | £140($165) | hourly | 611km (380 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 50m | £105($120) | twice a week | 418km (260 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 6h 5m | £82($95) | twice a week | 656km (408 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 454km (282 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Aircoach
Train operators
Greater Anglia
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