How to travel from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom

The distance between Tobermory and Giant’s Causeway is around 451km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Giant’s CausewayTobermory if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train

Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
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Ferry, Bus and Plane

Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Giant’s Causeway

There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £86 ($100) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).

The distance between Tobermory and Giant’s Causeway is around 451km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Tobermory and Giant’s Causeway by ferry, bus, plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £86 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD) 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway

Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Giant’s Causeway

Transport options from Tobermory to Giant’s Causeway
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train
7h 45m
£100($120)
once daily486km (302 miles)
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train
7hrs
£86($100)
once daily466km (289 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane
6h 50m
£325($385)
once daily451km (280 miles)

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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.

LDY
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
ILY
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Giant’s Causeway