Larne – Cairnryan
Ferries to Scotland
Larne – Cairnryan
Ferries to Scotland
P&O Irish Sea provides the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan. Larne Cairnryan ferries cost around $86 and $557, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Larne Cairnryan ferries.
Larne Cairnryan ferry sailings typycally depart from Larne at around 04:00. The last ferry leaves at 23:59.
The Larne Cairnryan ferry trip can take around 2 hours. The fastest Larne to Cairnryan ferry is around 2 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 39 weekly sailings from Larne to Cairnryan serviced by P&O Irish Sea. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Larne Cairnryan ferry prices typically range between $87* and $557*. The average price is typically $446*. The cheapest ferries from Larne to Cairnryan start from $87*. The average price for a foot passenger is $86*. The average price for a car is $460*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Larne to Cairnryan is approximately 55 miles (88km) or 47 nautical miles.
Yes, P&O Irish Sea allow cars on board ferries between Larne and Cairnryan. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Larne and Cairnryan.
Foot passengers can travel on the Larne to Cairnryan ferry with P&O Irish Sea.
Pets can travel on ferries from Larne to Cairnryan with P&O Irish Sea. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Larne - Cairnryan Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | P&O Irish Sea | |
| Average Price | $410* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 35 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 04:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Larne is Northern Ireland's busiest passenger and car ferry port, handling around one million people and 200,000 vehicles every year. The town itself is located on the east coast of County Antrim, with its maritime history dating back over 1,000 years.
The port’s passenger facilities include excellent lounge areas, a restaurant, cash machines, shops, tourist information and a rail and bus station. The main ferry boat service operating out of the port to mainland Britain is to Cairnryan, run by P&O Irish Sea, with a crossing time of around two hours, while there is also ferry operating between Larne and Fleetwood, in the north west of England.
The town is only around 25 miles from the Scottish mainland, lying on the western side of a narrow inlet linked to the sea. The eastern side is the Magee Peninsular, and to the west is the ancient volcanic formation of Antrim Plateau. Due to Larne’s proximity to Scotland, there are magnificent views to be had towards the Mull of Kintyre, Rhins of Galloway, Islay and Paps of Jura.
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.
