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

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

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

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

How far is it from Larne to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Larne and Kilmarnock is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 25m and costs .

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

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

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 520+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Larne to Kilmarnock by car ferry, car, train, or busferry

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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar
3h 15m
£36–240
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain Larne Harbour - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 25m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 58m
£67–298

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Larne to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 95.6 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Kilmarnock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Larne Town to Dunlop Street via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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