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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Ardrossan is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £250 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Ardrossan is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £250.

How far is it from Larne to Ardrossan?

The distance between Larne and Ardrossan is 104 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Ardrossan without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 8m and costs £70 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Larne to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

There are 690+ hotels available in Ardrossan.

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

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

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ardrossancar
3h 21m
£41–243
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
6h 8m
£73–304
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 44m

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Distance: 103.6 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Ardrossan. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Ardrossan. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Larne to Ardrossan Town via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, and Kilwinning in around 6h 8m.

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