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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Ards is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Ards is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €35 - €60.

How far is it from Larne to Ards?

The distance between Larne and Ards is 250 km. The road distance is 219.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Ards without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Larne to Ards, including transfers.

Can I drive from Larne to Ards?

Yes, the driving distance between Larne to Ards is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Larne to Ards.

Where can I stay near Ards?

There are 65+ hotels available in Ards.

Larne to Ards - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Larne to Ards by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Keenaghbus 466
7h 1m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain Re / ...
7h 48m
€39–57
Drive 219.1 km
1. Drive from Larne to Ardscar 219.1 km
3h 9m
€39–56

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 250 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Larne, Northern Ireland and Ards, IE-LD, Ireland?

You can take a train from Larne Town to Keenagh via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Longford, and Longford Station in around 7h 48m.

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