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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Ayr is to car ferry and train which costs £55 - £260 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Ayr is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 2m and costs £120 - £340.

How far is it from Larne to Ayr?

The distance between Larne and Ayr is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Ayr without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 2m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Larne to Ayr, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 503+ hotels available in Ayr.

Larne to Ayr - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and Bus

There are 3 ways to get from Larne to Ayr by car ferry, taxi, bus, 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.

Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Ayrtaxi
3h 2m
£120–339
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
4h 30m
£56–255
Car ferry, Bus
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus 923
4h 21m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 83.4 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Ayr. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan then take the taxi to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Larne to Ayr via Cairnryan and Cairnryan Stena Terminal in around 4h 21m.

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