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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Larne is to car ferry which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Larne is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Larne. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at Circular Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Larne?

The distance between Runcorn and Larne is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Larne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 21m and costs £85 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Runcorn to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Larne bus from?

Runcorn to Larne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Runcorn to Larne bus arrive?

Runcorn to Larne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 226+ hotels available in Larne.

Runcorn to Larne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Runcorn to Larne by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
4h 30m
£41–136
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
11h 21m
£86–441
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 20m
£49–111
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
14h 55m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town
4h 23m
£48–187
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 58m
£49–160
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town
5h 51m
£57–211
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Wolverhampton
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 59m
£79–194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Runcorn to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 43m
£91–249

Runcorn to Larne by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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12h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Larne, Northern Ireland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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