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How to get fromLarne to Irvineby car ferry, car, train, or busferry

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Irvinecar car
    3h 13m
    £39–240

  2. 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
    8h 16m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    5h 6m
    £70–298

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  • Distance: 96.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Irvine. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Irvine. Alternatively, you can take a train from Larne Town to East Road via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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