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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Larne is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £280 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Larne is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Larne. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Circular Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Dundee to Larne?

The distance between Dundee and Larne is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Larne without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 8h 27m and costs £120 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Dundee to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Larne bus from?

Dundee to Larne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where does the Dundee to Larne bus arrive?

Dundee to Larne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 239+ hotels available in Larne.

Dundee to Larne - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dundee to Larne by train, car ferry, busferry, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
8h 27m
£120–395
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5h 4m
£63–275
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
10h 38m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
11h 4m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
10h 52m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 1m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 32m
£68–150
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
5h 28m
£73–161
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
6h 11m
£78–183
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
6h 2m
£79–214

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Larne. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to West George Street, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, take the taxi to Cairnryan, then take the car ferry to Larne. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Larne Town via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 10h 38m.

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