Douglas - Larne
Ferry to Northern Ireland
Douglas - Larne
Ferry to Northern Ireland
The Douglas Larne ferry route connects Isle of Man with Northern Ireland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Steam Packet. The crossing operates up to 2 times each week with sailing durations from around 4 hours 45 minutes.
Douglas Larne sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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Home to not only beautiful scenery that demonstrates some of the best aspects of the Isle of Man, including the beautiful beaches that are a popular draw for many of the visitors, as well as the green hills and rugged cliffs, Douglas is the perfect place to visit to get a feel for that classic Victorian style town. With many museums to visit, as well as a Victorian promenade, walking trails to the rest of the island, and even a horse drawn tram that runs along the coastline, there is something here for every visitor to enjoy. There are 5 ferry routes that run to Douglas, with 3 ferries running from England, 1 ferry from Northern Ireland, and 1 ferry from Ireland, making this one of the best-connected islands in the Irish Sea, and there are plenty of ferries running every week for you to choose from.
The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 30 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, with 1 ferry per week running from Dublin, 13 ferries per week running from Heysham, 12 ferries per week running from Liverpool, 2 ferries per week running from Belfast, and 2 ferries per week running from Liverpool Birkenhead, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for these ferry routes can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 2 hours and 15 minutes, to 2 hours and 45 minutes, to 3 hours and 20 minutes, to 3 hours and 30 minutes, to 4 hours, to 4 hours and 15 minutes, to 4 hours and 45 minutes, and this variation is due to numerous reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, different ferry routes, different ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail times will be.
How much the ferry to Douglas will cost is defined by many separate factors, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend checking out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
Douglas ferry port is located in the heart of the city, with the terminal itself having a seating area for you to wait in, as well as a small shop and café, and there is a short stay car park available outside. There are many ferries running here, from destinations across England, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, so no matter where you are travelling from, getting to Douglas has never been easier.
Larne ferry port is located in Northern Ireland roughly 45 minutes by car north of Belfast. Larne connects Northern Ireland with Scotland via the ferry service to Cairnryan. The crossing between Larne and Cairnryan (by Stranraer) on the Irish Sea is ideal if you are traveling from or to Glasgow or Edinburgh in Scotland.
P&O Irish Sea provide Larne ferries connecting Northern Ireland, UK with 1 destination. Ferries from Larne sail approximately 5 times a day and up to 35 times a week.
Larne ferries sail to Cairnryan.
Ferries from Larne sail in approximately 2h 0m. Ferry times can change from season to season.
Ferries from Larne - Cairnryan sail approximately 35 times per week with a crossing time of 2h 0m. The average price of a Larne - Cairnryan ferry is about £267.43.
Ferry price from Larne can range between £50.79 and £442.00 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Larne with P&O Irish Sea. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Larne. You can travel as a foot passenger from Larne with P&O Irish Sea.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Larne with P&O Irish Sea. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are currently unavailable on all ferries from Larne. Our Deal Finder may be useful in finding alternative ports with ferries that offer cabin accommodation.
At the Larne ferry terminal, you will find a coffee shop offering hot and cold beverages and meals, a newsagent, vending machines and an ATM. Two car parks are available, with disabled parking directly in front of the terminal. Parking is free the first 20 minutes with a parking fee from 80p per hour or £8.00 per day.
