Causeway Coast Campervan Itinerary from Dublin: 4 Days

Quick summary: This campervan itinerary takes you north from Dublin through the Boyne Valley to Belfast, then up the Causeway Coastal Route to the Giant’s Causeway before returning south. It crosses into Northern Ireland, so check your rental terms for cross-border travel. Expect a mix of motorway driving and slower coastal roads, with distances in miles once over the border in your campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Length	4 days
Start and end	Dublin or Dublin Airport
Day 1	Boyne Valley to Belfast
Day 2	Glens of Antrim to the Causeway Coast
Day 3	Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges
Day 4	Return to Dublin
Tours	Giant’s Causeway tours

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What does each day look like?

Day	Route	Highlights
1	Dublin to Belfast	Newgrange or Monasterboice on the way; Titanic Belfast
2	Belfast to the north coast	Carrickfergus, Glens of Antrim, Cushendall
3	Causeway Coast	Carrick-a-Rede, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges
4	North coast to Dublin	Return via the M1, around 3.5 hours

How far do you drive?

Dublin to Belfast is around 165 km, and Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway around 100 km by the coast road. The return from the north coast to Dublin is the longest day.

How should an RV handle the coast road?

The Causeway Coastal Route is mostly good, but sections through the Glens are narrow and winding, and some car parks at viewpoints are small. Drive slowly and use pull-ins to let traffic pass.

Where can you stay?

At campsites near Belfast and along the Causeway Coast. Book ahead in summer. See the Causeway Coast and Belfast.

Which tours fit this route?

Titanic Belfast, Game of Thrones tours and Dark Hedges tours.

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