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How to get fromLarne to Carlisleby car ferry, train, busferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Larne to Carlisle by car ferry, train, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    7h 13m
    £114–390

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    10h 50m
    £22–28

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    4h
    £51–259

  4. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    11h 3m
    £49–74

Larne to Carlisle by train, busferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Larne, Northern Ireland and Carlisle, England?

There is no direct connection from Larne to Carlisle. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan, take the taxi to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Larne Bus Station to Halston Hotel via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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