How to travel from Swindon to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Swindon and Giant’s Causeway is around 606km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Swindon to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train 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 → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Swindon and Giant’s Causeway is around 606km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Swindon and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swindon and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Swindon 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 9h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 606km (376 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5hrs | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 5hrs | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 691km (429 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 10m | £220($265) | hourly | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 5h 15m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 5h 50m | £165($195) | hourly | 700km (435 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 50m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 775km (482 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swindon and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Train operators
Thameslink
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