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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Larne is to fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Larne is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Larne. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Circular Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Larne?

The distance between Sunderland and Larne is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Larne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 6m and costs £80 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Sunderland to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Larne bus from?

Sunderland to Larne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Larne bus arrive?

Sunderland to Larne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 223+ hotels available in Larne.

Sunderland to Larne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Larne by plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, subway, or bus

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

Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
4h 47m
£48–157
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 6m
£85–380
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town
13h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 3m
£78–230
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
6h 30m
£60–206
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town
6h 28m
£69–252
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town
14h

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 242 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Larne. However, you can take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Larne via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 10h 6m.

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