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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Larne is to bus and ferry which costs £12 - £15 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Larne is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 5m and costs £240 - £480.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Larne. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Circular Road via Ayr and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Larne?

The distance between Prestwick and Larne is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Larne without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 5m and costs £240 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Prestwick to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Larne bus from?

Prestwick to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Larne bus arrive?

Prestwick to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 236+ hotels available in Larne.

Prestwick to Larne - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car ferry

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

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Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Prestwick to Cairnryantaxi
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3h 5m
£240–474
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
8h 35m
£13–14
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 46m
£79–298

Prestwick to Larne by bus, busferry, and foot

21Weekly Services

8h 35mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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