What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Larne Port?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Larne Port is to bus and ferry and line 256 bus which costs £8 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Larne Port?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Larne Port is to car ferry which takes 2h and costs £25 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Larne Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Larne Port. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Larne Methodist Church via Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Larne Port?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Larne Port?

The distance between Cairnryan and Larne Port is 38 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Larne Port without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Larne Port without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h and costs £25 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Larne Port?

The car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne takes 2h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Larne Port bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Larne Port bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne Port?

There are 239+ hotels available in Larne Port.

Cairnryan to Larne Port - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairnryan to Larne Port by car ferry, busferry, or bus

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h
£25–220
Bus and ferry, line 256 bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Larne Methodist Churchbus 256 / ...
4h 49m
£7

Cairnryan to Larne Port by car ferry

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Distance: 37.6 mi
Duration: 2h

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h.

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