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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Giant's Causeway is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £16 - £25 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Giant's Causeway is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £290.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh 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 23m.

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

The distance between Edinburgh and Giant's Causeway is 209 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Giant's Causeway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 23m and costs £16 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Giant's Causeway?

There are 735+ hotels available in Giant's Causeway.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 1m
£48–110
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
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 23m
£17–24
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Giant's Causewaycar
5h 33m
£67–282
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
6h 6m
£56–134
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 33m
£64–179
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 38m
£53–140
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 8m
£94–233
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
11h 58m
£27–41

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Distance: 208.3 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Giant's Causeway. However, you can 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 bus from Princes Street to Giants Causeway via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Donegall Square North in around 11h 23m.

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