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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Larne is to car ferry which costs £35 - £180 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Larne is to ferry which takes 2h 21m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Larne. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Circular Road via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Larne?

The distance between Portpatrick and Larne is 50 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Larne without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 21m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Portpatrick to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Larne bus from?

Portpatrick to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Larne bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 221+ hotels available in Larne.

Portpatrick to Larne - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus and ferry

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

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

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2h 21m
£54–254
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3h 4m
£38–173
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town1 Gc->Lr / ...
7h 6m
Bus and ferry, train via Belfast Grand Central
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town0
7h 7m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
7h 15m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

P&O Ferries operates a ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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