The average bus between Stranraer and Larne Harbour takes 10h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Larne Harbour. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Stranraer and Larne Harbour. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Larne Harbour at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ferry Terminal and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer to Larne Harbour? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Larne Harbour. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Larne Harbour station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Stranraer to Larne Harbour bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Stranraer to Larne Harbour bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
The distance between Stranraer and Larne Harbour is 50.6 km. The road distance is 127 km.
Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 3h.