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

The distance between Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway is around 575km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).

The distance between Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway is around 575km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)

It takes around 8h 60m to get from Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Giant’s Causeway is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £180 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Ullapool 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 8h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Ullapool to Giant’s Causeway

Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Giant’s Causeway

Transport options from Ullapool to Giant’s Causeway
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
£180($215)
twice daily575km (357 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 50m
£295($350)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 60m
£100($115)
every 4 hours648km (402 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