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How to get fromArdrossan to Larneby car, car ferry, train, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Ardrossan to Larne by car, car ferry, train, or busferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3h 21m
    £41–243

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    6h 24m
    £73–305

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain train Re / ...
    8h 37m

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Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Larne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Larne. However, you can drive to Cairnryan then take the car ferry to Larne. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Larne via Kilwinning, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 6h 24m.

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