Giant's Causeway
Uluru
Uluru
Giant's Causeway

"Geological wonder, with a Guinness after"

World Famous

Uluru

Australia

The sacred sandstone monolith rising from the Australian outback. 600 million years old.

22 hours of flying, or a ferry and a drive through green hills?

European Alternative

Giant's Causeway

Northern Ireland

40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. UNESCO World Heritage site.

By train

Why These Two?

Both are iconic, awe-inspiring geological formations that feel almost supernatural.

Uluru

Uluru

Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Photo · Unsplash

Photo · Unsplash

The True Cost

Average prices from London

World

Uluru

flight

Europe

Giant's Causeway

train

Ticket priceIndicative average
€1275
€154
Distance
14,995 km
592 km
Travel time
24h 34m18h 34m flying + 6h airport & transfers
6h 14mincl. transfers, door-to-door
CO₂ per personSource: CE Delft STREAM
2.8t
17kg
True priceTicket + estimated hidden social & ecological costs
€1635
€157

€1478

True price saved

True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.

2.8t

Less CO₂

99%

Emission reduction

Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.

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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices

Giant's Causeway

by train · 592km

from €75

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