What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway is to train and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs £65 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Giant's Causeway?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Giants Causeway via Glasgow Buchanan and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Giant's Causeway is 210 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Giant's Causeway?

There are 813+ hotels available in Giant's Causeway.

Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Giants Causewaybus
6h 7m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 49m
£50–153
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus 221
11h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Giant's Causewaycar
5h 31m
£66–280
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Giants Causewaybus
6h 11m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 49m
£61–192
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Giants Causewaybus
6h 25m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
11h 27m

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Distance: 208.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Castle to Giant's Causeway. However, you can walk to Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the line 402 bus to Giants Causeway. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Giants Causeway via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Donegall Square North in around 11h 22m.

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