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.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Church Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

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 bus and ferry which takes 8h 13m 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 do I catch the Larne to Kilmarnock bus from?

Larne to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Larne to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 488+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar
3h 15m
£38–239
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 13m
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
£60–283
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 25m

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?

Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h.

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