What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Larne?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Larne is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Larne?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Larne is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Larne. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Circular Road via Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Ayr to Larne?

The distance between Ayr and Larne is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Larne without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Larne without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 6h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Larne?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Ayr to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Larne bus from?

Ayr to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Larne bus arrive?

Ayr to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 222+ hotels available in Larne.

Ayr to Larne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Larne by car, car ferry, busferry, train, bus, or ferry

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3h 38m
£46–184
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town1 Gc->Lr / ...
6h 55m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 55m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
4h 30m
£56–256
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
7h 4m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Larne, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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