Douglas - Larne

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Ferry from Douglas to Larne

Steam Packet provides the ferry from Douglas to Larne. Douglas Larne ferries cost around $54 and $597, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Douglas Larne ferries.

Ferry times from Douglas to Larne

Douglas Larne ferry sailings typycally depart from Douglas at around 00:01. The last ferry leaves at 12:00.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Larne?

The Douglas Larne ferry trip can take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Douglas to Larne ferry is around 2 hours 44 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Douglas Larne Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 2 weekly sailings from Douglas to Larne serviced by Steam Packet. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Douglas to Larne

Douglas Larne ferry prices typically range between $54* and $597*. The average price is typically $362*. The cheapest ferries from Douglas to Larne start from $54*. The average price for a foot passenger is $59*. The average price for a car is $501*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.

How far is it from Douglas to Larne?

The distance between Douglas to Larne is approximately 104 miles (167km) or 90 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Douglas Larne ferry?

Yes, Steam Packet allow cars on board ferries between Douglas and Larne. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Douglas and Larne.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Larne?

Foot passengers can travel on the Douglas to Larne ferry with Steam Packet.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Douglas to Larne?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Douglas to Larne. 
 

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Douglas - Larne Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryIsle of Man
Destination CountryNorthern Ireland
No. of Operators1
OperatorsSteam Packet
Average Price$362
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings2
Average Sailing Duration4 h 45 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 44 m
First Ferry00:01
Last Ferry12:00
Distance90 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.

Douglas to Larne Ferry Most Popular Questions

Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.


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.

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