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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar car
    3h 15m
    £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 21m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 58m
    £70–298

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Map of how to get from Larne to Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Kilmarnock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Larne Town to Church Street via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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