How to travel from York to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between York and Giant’s Causeway is around 458km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from York 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 → York if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Newcastle, plane
Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£140($170)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from York 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 £52 ($61) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between York and Giant’s Causeway is around 458km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from York and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from York to Giant’s Causeway is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between York and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 York 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 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween York and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Newcastle, plane + 6 similar | 4h 20m | £140($170) | 5 times a day | 526km (327 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 465km (289 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 50m | £110($135) | every 3 hours | 517km (321 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Oxford Road, plane | 5h 20m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 520km (323 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 35m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 525km (326 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane and bus | 3h 55m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 458km (285 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | £68($81) | every 2 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 25m | £52($61) | every 4 hours | 527km (328 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between York and Giant’s Causeway
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Aircoach
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