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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Prestwick is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Prestwick is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Kyle Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Larne to Prestwick?

The distance between Larne and Prestwick is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Prestwick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Larne to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Prestwick bus from?

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

Where does the Larne to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 507+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Larne to Prestwick - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Larne to Prestwick by car ferry, car, busferry, train, plane, or ferry

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 Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwick
3h 49m
£46–186
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
7h 17m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
4h 37m
£57–172
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Prestwick TownStranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 38m
£57–278
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Great Victoria Street1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
7h 29m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 116.7 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Larne, Northern Ireland and Prestwick, 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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