Ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
Route map
Ferry connections Belfast - Cairnryan
Route at a glance
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Line | 2:22 | 6 | 344 | Stena Superfast VII, Stena Superfast VIII |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €179
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec
6
Jan
6
Feb
6
Mar
6
Apr
6
May
6
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Belfast
Town port
- Terminals
- Victoria Terminal 4 (VT4), West Bank Road, Belfast BT3 9JL
- Location
- Bloomfield, Belfast, County Down, Nordirland
- Waters
- Irische See
Cairnryan
Town port
- Terminals
- Loch Ryan Port, Belfast Way, Cairnryan DG9 8RG (Stena Line)
- Location
- Cairnryan, Dumfries and Galloway, Schottland
- Waters
- Irische See
Frequently asked questions about the Belfast - Cairnryan ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan take?+
The crossing from Belfast to Cairnryan takes 2 hours 22 minutes on average.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan run?+
The ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan runs daily, with up to 6 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry company sails from Belfast to Cairnryan?+
Stena Line serves the Belfast - Cairnryan route.
Season
Does the Belfast - Cairnryan ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.