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

The cheapest way to get from Douglas to Larne is to car ferry which costs £11 - £15 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douglas to Larne is to car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs £11 - £15.

Is there a direct ferry between Douglas and Larne?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Isle of Man Douglas and arriving at Port of Larne. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Douglas to Larne?

The distance between Douglas and Larne is 72 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Douglas to Larne?

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

The best way to get from Douglas to Larne without a car is to car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs £11 - £15.

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

The car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larne takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 244+ hotels available in Larne.

Douglas to Larne - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Douglas to Larne by car ferry, train, or bus

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
4h 45m
£11–15
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
8h 2m
£42–317
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
9h 29m
£31–299

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Douglas, Isle of Man and Larne, Northern Ireland?

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company operates a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larne once daily. Tickets cost £11–15 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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