Cairnryan – Belfast
Ferries to Northern Ireland
Cairnryan – Belfast
Ferries to Northern Ireland
The Cairnryan to Belfast ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast takes approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Cairnryan to Belfast ferry duration can range between 2 hours 15 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes depending on the weather conditions at the time of sailing.
There are around 38 weekly sailings from Cairnryan to Belfast. Stena Line provide up to 6 sailings per day. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.Cairnryan to Belfast Ferry Time
The first ferry leaves at approximately 03:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast is with Stena Line in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Cairnryan to Belfast with Stena Line.
Yes, pets are welcome on ferries travelling from Cairnryan to Belfast. Passengers sailing with Stena Line can book their pet into a kennel or keep them inside their vehicle.
The price of a ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast can vary between $47 and $530 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $130, prices can range from $47 and $260. The average price with a car is $424. Car prices can range from $219 and $546. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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| Cairnryan - Belfast Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | $451* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 37 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| 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.
As there are so many ferries running per day, up to 5 ferries a day, there is not one ferry timetable. Ferry timetables can also be affected by other factors, such as seasonal changes, and external factors, which makes it difficult to have one ferry timetable, but here at Direct Ferries we will always give you the most up-to-date information when making your booking.
The ferry operator that runs ferries on this route, Stena Line, is currently able to support cars and pets onboard their ferries, so you can bring your with you on this ferry route.
