How to travel from Thurso to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Thurso and Giant’s Causeway is around 680km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Thurso 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 → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Wick (WIC) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).
The distance between Thurso and Giant’s Causeway is around 680km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Thurso and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Giant’s Causeway is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 8hrs.
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 Thurso 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 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 40m | £270($320) | every 3 hours | 680km (423 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8hrs | £205($245) | every 20 mins | 726km (451 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 10hrs | £270($320) | every 20 mins | 895km (556 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 10h 15m | £315($375) | every 20 mins | 798km (496 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
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