Ferries to Northern Ireland
4 Ferry crossings from 5 Ports
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Ferry to Northern Ireland

P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line provide ferries to Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Ferry Times

There are about 24 daily sailings and up to 180 weekly sailings to Northern Ireland. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.

Northern Ireland Ferry Ports

There are 2 ferry ports in Northern Ireland. The most popular port in Northern Ireland is Larne ferry port with around 39 weekly sailings.

Cairnryan to Belfast Ferry

Cairnryan to Belfast ferries sails approximately 6 times daily and up to 39 times weekly, with a sailing time of 2 hours 15 minutes. Cairnryan Belfast ferries cost around $671 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Cairnryan to Larne Ferry

The Cairnryan to Larne ferries about 6 times daily and up to 39 times weekly, with a crossing time of 2 hours. Cairnryan Larne ferries cost around $640 on average. Exclusive of booking fees. 

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Northern Ireland?

Yes, cars are allowed on ferries to Northern Ireland. P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line offer car ferries to Northern Ireland. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Ferry Prices and Offers for ferries to Northern Ireland 

The price of a ferry to Northern Ireland can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book Ferry Tickets to Northern Ireland

Book a ferry to Northern Ireland online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare tickets.

Most Popular Questions for Ferries to Northern Ireland

  • Which ferries travel to Northern Ireland?

    Ferries to Northern Ireland travel from:

  • What is the fastest ferry to Northern Ireland?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Northern Ireland is via the Cairnryan to Larne route, with a crossing time of approximately 2 hours.

  • What is the cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland?

    The cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland is $342 on the Douglas to Belfast ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • What are the ferry ports in Northern Ireland?

    Ferry Ports in Northern Ireland:

  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Northern Ireland?

    Yes, you can bring your pets onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

Northern Ireland Ferry Routes

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