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Popular Ferry Operators for Cairnryan - Belfast
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Ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast typically sail 5 times daily and up to 38 times weekly. The Cairnryan Belfast ferry is operated by
The earliest ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast typically departs Cairnryan at about 03:30. The average sailing time of a Cairnryan Belfast ferry is approximately 2h 17m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 15m.
Ferry prices for Cairnryan Belfast ferries typically range between €139* and €444*. The average price is around €310*. The cheapest ferry prices from Cairnryan to Belfast start from €16*. The average price for a foot passenger is €130*. The average price for a car ferry is €345*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.
The distance between Cairnryan to Belfast is approximately 66.4 miles (106.8km), or 57.7 nautical miles.
Yes, Stena Line offer a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Cairnryan and Belfast.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast with Stena Line.
| Cairnryan - Belfast Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | 399 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 38 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 17m | |
| Fastest 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 2023-08-01.
"Hassle free travelling "
We recently travelled from Belfast to Cairnryan and it was a very pleasant experience. We had booked the Hygge lounge which was wonderful as our sailing times had meant very early morning starts, so it was ideal to relax on board before driving again. We will definitely travel this way again. The only thing I would say is that while the quality of the on board catering was good, it was very expensive for what you got.
'Superfast VIII' travelled on Superfast VIII
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Lovely trip and lovely staff
'Superfast VIII' travelled on Superfast VIII
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Smooth trip from booking through to arrival in Scotland. Well trained polite staff. Everywhere spotlessly clean. Great experience.
'Superfast VII' travelled on Superfast VII
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Great ferry, good people and fast. Thanks for the trip,
'Superfast VIII' travelled on Superfast VIII
Read More Read LessCairnryan 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.
Timetables between 04/12/2023 and 10/12/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Line | 03:30 | 05:45 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Stena Line | 07:00 | 09:45 | 2 hours 45 minutes | Mon |
| Stena Line | 07:30 | 09:45 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Stena Line | 11:30 | 13:45 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Everyday |
| Stena Line | 15:30 | 17:45 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Everyday |
| Stena Line | 19:30 | 21:45 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Everyday |
| Stena Line | 23:00 | 01:45 | 2 hours 45 minutes | Mon |
| Stena Line | 23:30 | 01:45 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Stena Line | 23:30 | 02:15 | 2 hours 45 minutes | Sun |
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