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 £23 - £250 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 £23 - £250.

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 and train which takes 8h 44m 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 can I stay near Larne?

There are 235+ hotels available in Larne.

Kilmarnock to Larne - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 3 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
£23–241
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 / ...
8h 44m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 59m
£56–296

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?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Larne. However, you can drive to Cairnryan then take the car ferry to Larne. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Larne Town via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 8h 44m.

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