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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Larne is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £240 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Larne is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Larne. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Circular Road via Ayr and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Larne?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Larne is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Larne without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kilmarnock to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Larne bus from?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Larne bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 226+ hotels available in Larne.

Kilmarnock to Larne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Larne by car, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3h 15m
£39–240
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
8h 36m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 58m
£60–284
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 Rail
8h 44m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Larne.

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, 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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