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Ferry to Scotland

Ferries to Scotland are provided by P&O Irish Sea, Stena Line, Northlink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne & Pentland Ferries.

Scotland Ferry Times

There are approximately 198 daily sailings and up to 1338 weekly sailings to Scotland. Ferry timetables can change throughout the year and often increase during the high season. Use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times and availability.

Ferry Ports of Scotland

There are 24 ferry ports in Scotland. Cairnryan port is the most popular with 84 weekly sailings.

Ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan

The Belfast to Cairnryan ferry sails approximately 6 times daily and up to 42 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours 22 minutes. Belfast Cairnryan ferry is €436 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferry from Larne to Cairnryan

The Larne to Cairnryan ferry sails approximately 6 times daily and up to 42 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours. Larne Cairnryan ferry is €428 on average. Exclusive of booking fees. 

Prices 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 February 25.

Is there a car ferry to Scotland?

Yes, there is a car ferry to Scotland. P&O Irish Sea, Stena Line, Northlink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne & Pentland Ferries offer car ferries to Scotland.

Scotland Ferry Prices and Offers

The cost of a ferry to Scotland can vary by route, operator and season. For ferry discounts, view our special offers page.

How to book ferry tickets to Scotland

Book ferry tickets to Scotland online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare routes, prices and operators for the best deals.

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Scotland reviews

  • "beautiful ride"

    Our ferry ride was a highlight of our trip. The ship is modern, large, and the staff are very friendly. This is a great way to cross the Irish Sea!

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  • "Pleasant sailings "

    Very comfortable and convenient. All staff very pleasant would definitely recommend. 😄😄

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  • "Super cool"

    We had a very nice experience on the ship. Lots of facilities to spend the time during the trip. I would recommend it.

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  • "Highly recommend "

    Excellent service throughout both from Direct Ferries and Stena Line alike. I'll definitely be using services in the future

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