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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Larne is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Larne is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Larne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridge Street 2 and arriving at Circular Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Larne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Larne Town. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Belfast to Larne?

The distance between Belfast and Larne is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Larne without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £11.

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

The train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Larne bus from?

Belfast to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bridge Street 2 station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Larne train from?

Belfast to Larne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Lanyon Place station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Larne?

The best way to get from Belfast to Larne is to train which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 256 bus, which costs and takes 51 min.

Where does the Belfast to Larne bus arrive?

Belfast to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Circular Road station.

Where does the Belfast to Larne train arrive?

Belfast to Larne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Larne Town station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Larne?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Larne is 23 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Belfast to Larne.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 224+ hotels available in Larne.

Belfast to Larne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 256 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Larne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain 1_Gc->Lr / ...
50 min
£7–11
Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Larnecar 22.5 mi
24 min
£6–8
Line 256 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Circular Roadbus 256 / ...
51 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belfast to Larnetaxi 22.5 mi
24 min
£50–65

Belfast to Larne by train

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Distance: 24.2 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Larne, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Bridge Street 2 to Circular Road hourly, and the journey takes 51 min.

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