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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Larne is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Larne is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Larne. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Circular Road via Leicester, Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

How far is it from Leicester to Larne?

The distance between Leicester and Larne is 319 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Larne without a car is to train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 12h 49m and costs £190 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Leicester to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Larne bus from?

Leicester to Larne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester station.

Where does the Leicester to Larne bus arrive?

Leicester to Larne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 240+ hotels available in Larne.

Leicester to Larne - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Leicester to Larne by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from York Street to Larne Towntrain
5h 25m
£44–140
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
12h 49m
£193–538
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
12h 56m
£59–133
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
18h 17m
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
5h 27m
£57–171
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
4h 59m
£56–180
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
4. Take the train from York Street to Larne Towntrain
5h 49m
£81–222
Fly East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EMA - BFS
2. Take the train from York Street to Larne Towntrain
5h 2m
£91–159
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4. Take the train from York Street to Larne Towntrain
6h 49m
£78–193
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
6h 41m
£82–204
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5. Take the train from York Street to Larne Towntrain
6h 56m
£67–223
Train, car ferry #2
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
13h 55m
£99–138
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
15h 4m
£70–119
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
7h 32m
£102–331

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Larne.

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Distance: 316.9 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Larne. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to York Street, then take the train to Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Larne via Nuneaton, Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 12h 49m.

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