Cairnryan to Larne Ferry

The Cairnryan to Larne ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Larne takes approximately 2 hours on ferries servicing this route. Cairnryan to Larne ferry duration can range between 2 hours and 2 hours 20 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.

Cairnryan to Larne Ferry Schedules

There are around 49 ferry weekly sailings from Cairnryan to Larne. P&O Ferries provide up to 7 sailings per day. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

The first ferry leaves at approximately 04:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:59. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.

Cairnryan to Larne High Speed Ferry

The fastest ferry from Cairnryan to Larne is with P&O Ferries.

Can I reserve a cabin on the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne?

There are no cabins on ferries from Cairnryan to Larne.

Cairnryan to Larne Ferry Price

The price of a ferry from Cairnryan to Larne can vary between £50 and £400 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £100, prices can range from £50 and £168. The average price with a car is £326. Car prices can range from £174 and £415. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.

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With 7 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative ferries to Northern Ireland if you require additional flexibility.

Cairnryan Ferry Guide

Cairnryan port is a small port situated in the north west of Scotland and is easy to travel to from via motorway or A road from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Larne is 23 miles south of Belfast which is around a 25 minute drive. Translink buses operate from the port to a variety of destinations and Translink trains operate from Larne Harbour to Belfast and Carrickfergus.

Cairnryan to Larne Ferry Alternatives

- Cairnryan to Belfast

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Northern Ireland page.

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Cairnryan - Larne Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	P&O Irish Sea
Average Price	£274*
Average Daily Sailings	5
Average Weekly Sailings	37
Average Sailing Duration	2h 0m
First Ferry	04:00
Last Ferry	23:59
Distance	47 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

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"First time on this ferry crossing"

On time, lucky with the weather, facilities good for our 2 hour journey. Staff friendly.

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Brilliant staff and excellent service in club lounge Was a pleasure to sail P&O

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Cairnryan Guide

Cairnryan is a Scottish port village located in Dumfries and Galloway, lying on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan. Important in maritime history, Cairnryan has two ferry terminals connecting Scotland to Northern Ireland. The first opened in 1973, originally operated by Townsend Thoresen and now by P&O Ferries, links Scotland with the port of Larne. The second Cairnryan ferry terminal is located at Old House Point, operated by Stena Line, linking to the Port of Belfast.

The village can trace its origins back to 1701 when it was established for workers employed on the Lochryan Estate which features a deer park and bowling green. Facilities in Cairnryan include the Lochryan Hotel, a few guest houses and bed and breakfast establishments, a caravan site built on the site of an old war campsite, a village shop and The Merchant's House Restaurant.

Larne Guide

Larne is a town and seaport located in Country Antrim in Northern Ireland and lies on the western side of a narrow inlet linking Larne Lough to the sea. The port of Larne regular receives ferries from Cairnryan of Scotland, operated by P&O Irish Sea.

The area around the town has been inhabited for over a thousand years and is believed to have been one of the earliest inhabited areas in Ireland, with the settlers thought to have arrived from Scotland via the North Channel.

In Larne’s slightly more recent history, the Scots-Irish Bissett family built Olderfleet Castle at Curran Point in the 13th century and in 1315 Edward the Bruce of Scotland, who was Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland's brother, arrived in Larne with his army on his way to conquering Ireland.

Cairnryan to Larne Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 04/12/2023 and 10/12/2023

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
P&O Irish Sea	04:00	06:00	2 hours	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
P&O Irish Sea	08:00	10:00	2 hours	Everyday
P&O Irish Sea	12:00	14:00	2 hours	Everyday
P&O Irish Sea	16:00	18:00	2 hours	Everyday
P&O Irish Sea	20:00	22:00	2 hours	Everyday
P&O Irish Sea	23:59	01:59	2 hours	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat