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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 Schedules

Ferries to Northern Ireland sail around 24 times daily and up to 174 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Northern Ireland Ferry Ports

There are 2 ferry ports in Northern Ireland. The most popular port in Northern Ireland is Larne ferry port with around 42 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast

Cairnryan to Belfast ferry trips run approximately 6 times daily and up to 42 times weekly, with a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. Cairnryan Belfast ferries cost on average around $728. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Larne

The Cairnryan to Larne ferries operate 6 times daily and up to 42 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours. Cairnryan Larne ferries cost around $701 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 25.

Can I travel with a car on the ferry to Northern Ireland?

Cars are allowed on ferries to Northern Ireland. You can travel with a car on the ferry to Northern Ireland with P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Prices of Ferries to Northern Ireland 

The price of a ferry to Northern Ireland can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book Ferry Tickets to Northern Ireland Online

Book a ferry to Northern Ireland and manage your booking online with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder and compare tickets for the best ferry ticket prices.

Most Popular Questions for Ferries to Northern Ireland

  • Which ferries travel to Northern Ireland?

    Ferries to Northern Ireland travel from:

  • What is the fastest ferry to Northern Ireland?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Northern Ireland is via the Cairnryan to Larne route, with a crossing time of approximately 2 hours.

  • What is the cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland?

    The cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland is $362 on the Douglas to Belfast ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • What are the ferry ports in Northern Ireland?

    Ferry Ports in Northern Ireland:

  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Northern Ireland?

    Yes, you can bring your pets onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

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