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Ferries to Scotland

P&O Irish Sea, Stena Line, Northlink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne & Pentland Ferries provide the ferries to Scotland.

Scotland Ferry Times

Ferries to Scotland sail around 86 times a day and up to 624 times a week. Ferry timetables can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the latest ferry information and tickets.

Scotland Ferry Ports

Ferries sail to 12 ports in Scotland. Cairnryan ferry port is the most popular with 84 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Larne to Cairnryan

Larne Cairnryan ferries sail approximately 7 times a day and up to 49 times a week, with a crossing time of 2 hours .

Ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan

The ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan sails in approximately 2 hours 22 minutes with 5 daily sailings and up to 35 weekly sailings.

Can you take a car ferry to Scotland?

There is a car ferry to Scotland. P&O Irish Sea, Stena Line, Northlink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne & Pentland Ferries offer car ferries to Scotland. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.

Scotland Ferry Prices and Offers

Ferry prices for ferries to Scotland can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book ferry tickets to Scotland

Booking ferries to Scotland 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.

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Scotland?

Ferries to Scotland:
  • Larne
  • Belfast
  • Lerwick
  • Kirkwall
  • Stromness
  • Armadale
  • Craignure
  • Brodick
  • Port Askaig
  • Stornoway
  • St Margaret's Hope

What is the fastest ferry to Scotland?

The Armadale to Mallaig ferry is the fastest ferry route to Scotland with a ferry crossing time of 30m on average.

What are the ferry ports in Scotland?

Scotland Ferry Ports:
  • Cairnryan
  • Aberdeen
  • Scrabster
  • Mallaig
  • Oban
  • Ardrossan
  • Kennacraig
  • Ullapool
  • Gills Bay

Can you take pets on the ferry to Scotland?

Yes, you can bring pets on the ferries to Scotland. The ferry operators that allow you to travel with pets are
  • P&O Irish Sea
  • Stena Line
  • Northlink Ferries
  • Pentland Ferries

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