The distance between Torquay and Giant’s Causeway is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Torquay 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 → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
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Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
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There are several options for getting from Torquay 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 £95 ($115) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Torquay and Giant’s Causeway is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Torquay and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Torquay 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 5hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Torquay 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 5hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Torquay 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 11h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 703km (437 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £305($365) | every 2 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 5h 30m | £335($395) | every 3 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 6h 55m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 20m | £95($115) | every 4 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
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The following major airports near Giant’s Causeway offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.