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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Southampton is to train and fly which costs £50 - £210 and takes 4h 23m.

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 23m 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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.

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 43m and costs £210 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 1972+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 23m
£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 43m
£215–613
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 South Parkway to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
14h 7m
£119–205
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 Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
19h 54m
£91–148
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 39m
£78–177
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 1m
£76–351
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 58m
£79–216
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 Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 34m
£86–272
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 Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 10m
£87–261
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 49m
£95–252
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
15h 5m
£117–201
Car ferry, train via Chester
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 Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
16h 7m
£120–205
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Southamptoncar
9h 36m
£125–379

Larne to Southampton by bus and busferry

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Distance: 347 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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 43m.

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