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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Larne is to car ferry which costs £40 - £240 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Larne is to car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

Is there a direct ferry between Stranraer and Larne?

No, there is no direct ferry from Stranraer to Larne. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Larne?

The distance between Stranraer and Larne is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Larne without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Stranraer to Larne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 243+ hotels available in Larne.

Stranraer to Larne - 2 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Stranraer to Larne by car ferry, busferry, or train

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 9m
£41–239
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re / ...
5h 38m

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h.

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