Ferries from Cairnryan To Northern Ireland
Cairnryan is now the main ferry port for travel between Scotland and Northern Ireland after Stena Line moved their Stranraer ferry to Cairnryan in 2012. There are up to thirteen sailings each day from Cairnryan to either Belfast or Larne in Northern Ireland.
All Ferries from Cairnryan
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Prices are generally similar on both these routes, so your final destination may be your deciding factor. The Stena Line ships are the biggest and newest ships operating on the Irish sea, so this may sway you towards the Cairnryan to Belfast ferry. However the P&O ferries Cairnryan to Larne ferry is a shorter crossing and the quickest crossing is the fast ferry that sails in the summer (April to September) months.
Where ever your final destination is in Ireland, all the ferries offer you a great service with easy access to motorway network.
The village of Cairnryan is quite small with only a shop and a couple of bed & breakfasts. The Loch Ryan Port, from which Stena Line sails to Belfast is a couple of minutes north of Cairnryan and the P&O ferry terminal is a minute south. However the two ports are only a short distance from the town of Stranraer (approximately a 10 minute drive south). Stranraer offers a number of hotels, guest houses, bed & breakfasts plus plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and petrol stations.
Are dogs allowed if they stay in a kennel in the car?
Hi Albert
Yes, dogs are allowed to travel on both of these routes. They have to either stay in your car or in the kennel. This must be specified at the time of booking. I hope this helps.
How can I purchase tickets for four adults with a car to cross from Cairnryan, Scotland to Larne, Northern Ireland on Tuesday, 13 August 2019?
Hi Louie
Head to our Ferries to Ireland page. Select the Cairnryan to Larne route, and click on the “Get a quote button”. Fill in all your details from thee. I hope this helps.
Is there a transfer connection from Belfast Central rail station to the Belfast- Cairnryan ferry? Also, is there a connection from the Cairnryan ferry to the rali connection for Glasgow
Hi Robert
Belfast Ferry Port to Belfast Train Station: There is not a direct transfer service. You could either catch a bus to the train station (~30mins) or get a taxi (~15mins).
Cairnryan Ferry Port to Glasgow: There is not a direct transfer service. You would have to catch a taxi to Stranraer Train Station (~15mins). Then catch a train to Glasgow Central Station (between 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes). I hope this helps.
As every body who uses the service drives, would it not be a good idea to put the post code clearly available to make life easier
Hi R
We here at Ferry To Europe value all our customers input and we think this is a fabulous idea!! We’ll definitely take it onboard and implement it in the near future. Thank you for suggesting it.
Is the fare single or return ?
Hi R
The prices quoted are for a single fair. I hope this helps.