Cairnryan Ferry

Cairnryan ferry port in Scotland is served by a number of ferry routes with crossings to Larne & Belfast available. With a selection of up to 12 Sailings Daily, the port of Cairnryan connects Scotland with Northern Ireland.

Sailing durations range from 2 hours on the Larne service to 2 hours 15 minutes on the Belfast service.

Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Cairnryan fare search.

Cairnryan

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Cairnryan Ferry Services

  • P&O Irish Sea
    • 7 Sailings Daily 2 hr
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  • Stena Line
    • 5 Sailings Daily 2 hr 15 min
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Cairnryan Ferry Port

The Scottish town of Cairnryan overlooks Loch Ryan and is notable for its large modern ferry port.

The port provides regular year round connections between Scotland and Northern Ireland with services to/from Belfast and Larne operated by 2 of the biggest ferry operators - Stena Line and P&O Ferries, each operating from separate terminals.

Whilst many travellers just pass through Cairnryan en route to or from Northern Ireland on the ferry, the town features a hotel, some bed and breakfasts and guest houses for those spending the night.

How To Get To Cairnryan Ferry Port

  • Cairnryan Ferry Port by Car

    Cairnryan is situated in the South West corner of Scotland, north of Stranraer on the A77.

    The Stena Line service runs from Loch Ryan Port while P&O Ferries services run from Cairnryan Port.

  • Cairnryan Ferry Port by Rail

    The nearest railway station to Cairnryan ferry port is Stranraer Railway Station, which is around 4 miles away from Cairnryan Port and 7 1/2 miles from Loch Ryan Port.
    For more information on train tickets, please visit our Trains to Stranraer or Trains to Scotland pages.

  • Cairnryan Ferry Port Address

    Belfast Way, Loch Ryan Port, Cairnryan, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 8RG

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    P&O Ferries,The Port,Cairnryan,Stranraer,Wigtownshire,DG9 8RF

  • Cairnryan Accommodation

    If you’re looking to spend a night at or near Cairnryan Ferry port before or after your trip or if you are looking for accommodation for your entire stay, please visit our Cairnryan Accommodation page for the best accommodation prices and one of the largest selections available online!