Ferry to Northern Ireland

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Ferries to Northern Ireland

P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line operate the ferries to Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Ferry Times

Ferries to Northern Ireland sail approximately 24 times daily and up to 182 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season and operator. Use our deal finder to compare routes and prices.

Northern Ireland Ferry Ports

Ferries sail to 2 ports in Northern Ireland. The most popular ferry port in Northern Ireland is Larne ferry port with around 28 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast

The Cairnryan Belfast ferry sails 6 times a day and up to 42 times a week, with a crossing time of 2 hours 15 minutes. The average price of a ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast ferry is about € 435.85. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Larne

The ferry from Cairnryan to Larne sails 4 times a day and up to 28 times a week, with a duration of 2 hours . On average the Cairnryan Larne ferry costs about € 410.14. Exclusive of booking fees.

Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated June 01.

Is there a car ferry to Northern Ireland?

Car ferries do sail to Northern Ireland. P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line offer car ferries to Northern Ireland. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.

Northern Ireland Ferry Prices

The price of a ferry to Northern Ireland can range by route, operator, vehicle type, number of passengers and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best price and availability.

How to book ferry tickets to Northern Ireland

Booking ferries to Northern Ireland is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.

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