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 15 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Cairnryan to Belfast ferry duration can range between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 15 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 38 weekly sailings from Cairnryan to Belfast. Stena Line provide up to 5 sailings per day. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
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.
There are ferries that sail overnight from Cairnryan to Belfast. The first overnight sailing from Cairnryan usually departs at 03:30.
Cabins are available on ferry trips from Cairnryan to Belfast with Stena Line.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling fromCairnryan to Belfast with Stena Line.
The price of a ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast can vary between €19 and €532 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is €363, prices can range from €19 and €261. The average price with a car is €413. Car prices can range from €167 and €550. 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. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
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With 5 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Cairnryan - Belfast Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | 415 €* | |
| 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.
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Cairnryan is a Scottish port village located in Dumfries and Galloway, lying on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan. Important in maritime history, Cairnryan has two ferry terminals connecting Scotland to Northern Ireland. The first opened in 1973, originally operated by Townsend Thoresen and now by P&O Ferries, links Scotland with the port of Larne. The second Cairnryan ferry terminal is located at Old House Point, operated by Stena Line, linking to the Port of Belfast.
The village can trace its origins back to 1701 when it was established for workers employed on the Lochryan Estate which features a deer park and bowling green. Facilities in Cairnryan include the Lochryan Hotel, a few guest houses and bed and breakfast establishments, a caravan site built on the site of an old war campsite, a village shop and The Merchant's House Restaurant.
Belfast Harbour is an important seaport in the United Kingdom, with one of the leading ferry operators, Stena Line, connecting it with Liverpool and Cairnryan. You can also reach Belfast from the Isle of Man, with seasonal services provided by Steam Packet.
Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, surrounded by mountains creating a specific climate beneficial to horticulture. Moreover, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan located in County Antrim, although parts of east and south Belfast are actually located in County Down. It is, then, quite a green space and offers visitors plenty of parkland and forest parks to explore from Cave Hill Country Park and Lagan Valley Regional Park to the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city.
From an architectural perspective Belfast has some fine buildings including the Edwardian City Hall and the modern Waterfront Hall. Many of the city's Victorian landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast and the Linenhall Library, were designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.
