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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Southampton is to car ferry and train and bus which costs £75 - £170 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.

How far is it from Larne to Southampton?

The distance between Larne and Southampton is 349 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Southampton without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 12h 36m and costs £240 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Larne to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Southampton bus from?

Larne to Southampton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Southampton bus arrive?

Larne to Southampton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Southampton.

Larne to Southampton - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Larne to Southampton by train, plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
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1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
4h 22m
£52–208
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
12h 36m
£247–654
Car ferry, train via Liverpool
1. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
13h 21m
£122–229
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
21h 23m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
4h 37m
£78–177
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 59m
£79–211
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 34m
£88–294
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 24m
£103–415
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
4. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 9m
£94–273
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 41m
£93–277
Car ferry, train via Liverpool #2
1. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
14h 39m
£131–218
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
16h 27m
£79–169
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Southamptoncar
9h 36m
£125–379

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 347 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Southampton. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Larne to Southampton Central via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 12h 36m.

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