Ferry to Northern Ireland

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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 Schedules

Ferries to Northern Ireland sail around 24 times daily and up to 180 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 40 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast

Cairnryan to Belfast ferry trips run approximately 6 times daily and up to 40 times weekly, with a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. Cairnryan Belfast ferries cost on average around $765. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Larne

The Cairnryan to Larne ferries operate 6 times daily and up to 40 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours. Cairnryan Larne ferries cost around $721 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 April 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.

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