Cairnryan Ferry
Cairnryan Ferry
Cairnryan ferry port connects Scotland with Northern Ireland. There are currently 66 weekly sailings operated by P&O Irish Sea & Stena Line. Popular ferry routes include Cairnryan to Belfast with a duration of around 2 hours 15 minutes. Bear in mind that sailing information can vary depending on the time of year. We recommend using our Deal Finder to see live sailing times, availability and prices for Cairnryan ferries.
Stena Line - Stena Line, Belfast Way, Loch Ryan Port, Cairnryan, Wigtownshire, DG9 8RG, Scotland
P&O Irish Sea - P&O Ferries, The Port, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, DG9 8RF, Scotland
Cairnryan - Larne with P&O Irish Sea
Cairnryan - Belfast with Stena Line
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Cairnryan, a small village in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland, is home to 2 ferry ports. Both ports act as an important gateway between Scotland and Northern Ireland, offering a combined total of 10 daily and 66 weekly sailings.
P&O Ferries operate out of one port, offering services between Cairnryan and Larne whilst Stena Line operate out of the Loch Ryan port, providing ferries between Cairnryan and Belfast.
Both the P&O Ferries port and the Stena Line port are located in Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, just north of Stranraer. The ports are located around a 5-minute drive from each other.
The nearest train station to Cairnryan is located in Stranraer which is around 10 minutes from the port
ScotRail operate trains to Stranraer from various destinations such as Glasgow. Once you’ve arrived, there are buses connecting Stranraer with Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can get a taxi.
If you’re coming from the centre of Cairnryan, you can walk to Stena Line’s Loch Ryan port in around 15 minutes or you can get bus 360. The P&O Ferries’ terminal is around a 25-minute walk from the centre of Cairnryan village.
Stagecoach operates services from both Ayr and Stranraer to Cairnryan.
You can get taxis to the port from Stranraer although we’d recommend booking these in advance.
Ferries from Belfast will take you to the Loch Ryan port whilst ferries from Larne will disembark at the Cairnryan terminal. Whichever ferry port you’re arriving at, follow the instructions on where to go.
Foot passengers will either have to walk from the ferry to the terminal, or a shuttle service will be provided. You can walk from either port to the centre of Cairnryan. It takes around 15 minutes from Loch Ryan port or about 25 minutes from the P&O Ferries port.
If you’re arriving at Loch Ryan port, you can get bus 360 to the centre of Cairnryan. Taxis are also available at both ferry terminals.
The nearest train station is located in Stranraer, around a 10-minute drive away. You can either get a taxi from the port to the station or get a bus from Cairnryan to Stranraer. From the station, you can get trains to destinations including Glasgow Central and Ayr.
If you’re arriving with a vehicle, you can join the A77 straight away and continue your journey onwards.
If you’re jetting off, Glasgow Prestwick Airport is the closest airport to Cairnryan ferry port. You can reach the airport in around 1 and a half hours.
At both ferry terminals you’ll find a wide range of amenities such as passenger lounges, accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, a café, free WiFi and parking.
At Loch Ryan port, you’ll find a large car park located in front of the terminal building. The first 30 minutes is free, allowing you to pick up and drop off passengers. After that, prices start from £1 and go up to £6 for a 24 hour stay. Parking is also available at the P&O Ferries terminal, with short-term stays of up to 30 minutes also free of charge. You can either pay via the machines at the terminal or via the app or QR code.
At Stena Line’s Loch Ryan port, there are accessible toilets. Disability assistance is also available. The P&O terminal also has accessible toilets. Wheelchairs can be requested from the terminal’s information desk. There is also a P&O Minibus with a wheelchair lift which can transport wheelchair passengers from the terminal to the ship.
Pets are allowed at the ferry ports.
There is no luggage storage facility at either of the Cairnryan ports.
Cairnryan port address:
Stena Line
Loch Ryan Port,
Belfast Way,
Cairnryan,
DG9 8RG,
Scotland
P&O Ferries
The Port
Cairnryan
Stranraer
Wigtownshire
DG9 8RF
Scotland
This small village in Scotland is located in Dumfries and Galloway in the south west of the country. It’s mainly known for its port, with most travellers using the town as a gateway to Northern Ireland rather than as a holiday destination. The village itself doesn’t really have much going on, with just a strip of white cottages nestled amidst Loch Ryan and lush green hills, making it a great place for a relaxing escape. Or, if you’d prefer to head somewhere with a little more to do and see, neighbouring Stranraer is just a short drive down the road. This bustling town is a lot livelier with a range of attractions including gardens, parks, museums, castles and plenty of shops and cafes.
Cairnryan is a great starting point for your Scottish adventure. The region of Dumfries and Galloway and beyond is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts with beautiful landscapes made up of unspoiled beaches, forested hills and glistening lochs. It’s the perfect place for an outdoor adventure with hiking and cycling trails and water-based activities like sailing and kayaking. It’s also a great place for golf, with many courses dotted across the picture-perfect landscapes. If you want to continue further, you can reach Ayr in just over an hour and Glasgow in around 2 hours.
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