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Ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan

There are usually 5 daily and 37 weekly sailings between Belfast and Cairnryan. This Belfast Cairnryan ferry is operated by Stena Line. The Belfast Cairnryan ferry can cost between $140.91 and $575.42, depending on booking factors. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables may differ seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Belfast Cairnryan ferries.

Belfast Cairnryan Ferry Time

The earliest Belfast Cairnryan ferry sailings typically depart Belfast at around 03:30. The last ferry departs at 23:30.

How long is the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?

The Belfast Cairnryan ferry sails in around 2h 22m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 22m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Belfast Cairnryan Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 5 daily sailings and up to 37 weekly ferry sailings from Belfast to Cairnryan. These sailings are provided by Stena Line. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Belfast Cairnryan Ferry Prices

Belfast Cairnryan ferry prices typically range between $140.91* and $575.42*. The average price is typically $450.3*. The cheapest Belfast Cairnryan ferry prices start from $30.77*. The average price for a foot passenger is $98.88*. The average price for a car is $459.04*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of booking factors such as passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Belfast to Cairnryan?

The distance between Belfast and Cairnryan is approximately 66.4 miles (106.8km) or 57.7 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Belfast Cairnryan ferry?

Yes, cars are allowed on ferries with Stena Line between Belfast and Cairnryan. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and timetables.

Can I travel as a foot passenger on the Belfast Cairnryan ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan with Stena Line. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

Are pets allowed on Belfast Cairnryan ferries?

Pets are allowed on Belfast Cairnryan ferries with Stena Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey. Some operators offer pet accommodation.

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Belfast - Cairnryan Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Stena Line
Average Price	$450*
Average Daily Sailings	5
Average Weekly Sailings	37
Average Sailing Duration	2h 22m
First Ferry	03:30
Last Ferry	23:30
Distance	57 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan is approximately 2h 22m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?

The average price of a ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan is approximately $390. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Belfast to Cairnryan?

There is 1 ferry operator for Belfast to Cairnryan and this is

Stena Line

How can I book ferry tickets from Belfast to Cairnryan?

Ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan with

Stena Line

Can you take your car on the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Belfast to Cairnryan with the following operators

Stena Line

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries

Stena Line

How far is Cairnryan from Belfast?

Belfast to Cairnryan is approximately 57 nautical miles distance apart.

Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is a main hub in the importation and exportation of goods and for passenger ferry services. Operated by Stena Line, Belfast ferry port provides regular passenger ferry crossings to Cairnryan in Scotland and Liverpool Birkenhead in England. Run by Steam Packet, there are also seasonal services to Douglas on the Isle of Man, across the Irish Sea.

The city of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is the capital city located in County Antrim, although parts of the city spread over to County Down. The city has a long tradition in the production of Irish linen, tobacco, rope and shipbuilding. In fact, the city's main shipbuilder, Harland and Wolf, is known for building the RMS Titanic in the early 20th Century. Today, Belfast is an important centre for commerce, the arts, higher education, law, business and of course, tourism.

Cairnryan Guide

Cairnryan is a small Scottish port village sitting on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan in Dumfries and Galloway. The harbour has two ferry terminals providing services to and from Larne and Belfast: the Larne terminal, opened in 1973 and now operated by P&O Ferries, and the second is run by Stena Line, taking ferries from Belfast.

The village can trace its origins back to 1701 when it was established to house the workers on the Lochryan Estate, which has a deer park and bowling green. The village has a long and important seafaring history and today is home to one of the most popular ferry routes in the United Kingdom.

There isn't a great deal of things to do and see in the village and its facilities include a hotel, some bed and breakfast guest houses, a caravan site which has been built on the site of an old war camp area, a village shop and the Merchant's House Restaurant.

Belfast to Cairnryan Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 11/11/2024 and 11/17/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Stena Line	03:30	05:52	2 hours 22 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Stena Line	07:30	09:52	2 hours 22 minutes	Everyday
Stena Line	11:30	13:52	2 hours 22 minutes	Everyday
Stena Line	15:30	17:52	2 hours 22 minutes	Everyday
Stena Line	19:30	21:52	2 hours 22 minutes	Everyday
Stena Line	23:30	01:52	2 hours 22 minutes	Everyday