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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Larne is to car ferry which costs £35 - £65 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Larne is to ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Larne. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Circular Road via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Larne?

The distance between Stranraer and Larne is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Larne without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Stranraer to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Larne bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Larne bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 226+ hotels available in Larne.

Stranraer to Larne - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer 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 9m
£41–239
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2h 52m
£37–60
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Town1_Gc->Lr / ...
5h 40m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Larne.

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Stranraer, 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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