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How to get fromAyr to Larneby taxi, car ferry, busferry, or train

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

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Cairnryantaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3h 2m
    £122–335

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4h 31m
    £66–286

  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 / ...
    6h 37m

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  • Distance: 83.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Larne. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan then take the car ferry to Larne. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Larne Town via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 37m.

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