Cairnryan to Belfast Ferry

The Cairnryan Belfast ferry route connects Scotland with Northern Ireland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Stena Line. The crossing operates up to 35 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Cairnryan Belfast sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

Cairnryan to Belfast Ferry Alternatives

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Northern Ireland page.

Cairnryan - Belfast Ferry Operators

  • Stena Line
    • 5 Sailings Daily 2 hr 15 min
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Average Cairnryan Belfast Prices

Prices shown represent the average one way price paid by our customers. The most common booking on the Cairnryan Belfast route is a car and 2 passengers.

Cairnryan Belfast Ferry reviews

  • "Stena, Cairnryan-Belfast"

    Clean well- run ships that are always punctual. Pricey for a 2-hour journey.

    'Richard' travelled Cairnryan Belfast with Stena Line on Superfast VIII

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  • "Cairnryan-Belfast"

    nice port, friendly staff, easy crossing, clean ferry

    'April' travelled Cairnryan Belfast with Stena Line on Superfast VII

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  • "A long weekend, motorcycling in Ireland."

    A most enjoyable trip. The crossings were both slick, and on time. The ports' staff and those on the ferries were excellent. My motorcycle was well cared for, and I am happy to recommend Stena to any other motorcyclists.

    'John' travelled Cairnryan Belfast with Stena Line on Superfast VII

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  • "well done"

    I bought the priority ticket with the lounge was fantastic I always used P&O before never again we were first on and off which is great at the Cairnryan end. even with all the celtic supporters on board they were all good as well.

    'John' travelled Cairnryan Belfast with Stena Line on Superfast VII

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Cairnryan Guide

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 Guide

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.