Cairnryan – Larne
Ferries to Northern Ireland
Cairnryan – Larne
Ferries to Northern Ireland
P&O Irish Sea provides the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne. Cairnryan Larne ferries cost between 118€ and 521€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Cairnryan Larne ferries.
The first Cairnryan Larne ferry typically departs from Cairnryan at around 04:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.
The Cairnryan Larne ferry trip can take around 2 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 40 weekly sailings from Cairnryan to Larne provided by P&O Irish Sea. Timetables can change from season to season.
Cairnryan Larne ferry prices typically range between 118€* and 521€*. The average price is typically 420€*. The cheapest Cairnryan Larne ferry prices start from 118€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 118€*. The average price for a car is 425€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Cairnryan to Larne is approximately 54.5 miles (87.7km) or 47.4 nautical miles.
Yes, P&O Irish Sea ferries allow cars on board ferries between Cairnryan and Larne. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Cairnryan and Larne.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with P&O Irish Sea ferries between Cairnryan and Larne.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Cairnryan to Larne with P&O Irish Sea. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Cairnryan - Larne Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | P&O Irish Sea | |
| Average Price | 386 €* | |
| 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.
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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.
Larne is a town and seaport located in Country Antrim in Northern Ireland and lies on the western side of a narrow inlet linking Larne Lough to the sea. The port of Larne regular receives ferries from Cairnryan of Scotland, operated by P&O Irish Sea.
The area around the town has been inhabited for over a thousand years and is believed to have been one of the earliest inhabited areas in Ireland, with the settlers thought to have arrived from Scotland via the North Channel.
In Larne’s slightly more recent history, the Scots-Irish Bissett family built Olderfleet Castle at Curran Point in the 13th century and in 1315 Edward the Bruce of Scotland, who was Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland's brother, arrived in Larne with his army on his way to conquering Ireland.
