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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £290 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £290.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Giants Causeway via Main Street, Halston Hotel, Glasgow Buchanan and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

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

The distance between Whitehaven and Giant's Causeway is 359 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.

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

Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

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

Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Giant's Causeway?

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

Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway by train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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Train, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
13h 7m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Giant's Causewaycar
5h 45m
£71–288
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus 221
15h 3m

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Distance: 357.3 mi
Duration: 13h 7m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, 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 Whitehaven to Giant's Causeway via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 45m.

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