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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Larne is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £280 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Larne is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 2m and costs £120 - £340.

How far is it from Ayr to Larne?

The distance between Ayr and Larne is 84 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 taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 2m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Ayr to Larne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 230+ hotels available in Larne.

Ayr to Larne - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Larne by taxi, car ferry, busferry, or train

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

Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Cairnryantaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3h 2m
£122–335
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 31m
£56–276
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain Belfast Great Central - Larne Harbour / ...
6h 55m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 83.4 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Larne. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan then take the car ferry to Larne. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Larne Town via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 55m.

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