Ferries to Northern Ireland
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Ferries to Northern Ireland

Ferries to Northern Ireland are operated by P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line.

Northern Ireland Ferry Times

There are about 24 daily sailings and up to 176 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

Northern Ireland has 2 ferry ports and Belfast ferry port is the most popular with 51 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Larne

The Cairnryan to Larne ferry sails approximately 7 times daily and up to 49 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours . On average the price of a ferry from Cairnryan to Larne is $356.52.Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast

The Cairnryan Belfast ferry takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes with 5 daily sailings and up to 35 weekly sailings. Cairnryan Belfast ferries cost about $ 395.76. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated April 01.

Can you take a car ferry to Northern Ireland?

There are car ferries to Northern Ireland, this my vary by route. P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line offer car ferries to Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Ferry Prices and Offers

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

Which ferries travel to Northern Ireland?

Ferries to Northern Ireland:
  • Cairnryan
  • Douglas
  • Liverpool Birkenhead

What is the fastest ferry to Northern Ireland?

The fastest ferry crossing to Northern Ireland is via the Cairnryan to Larne ferry, in approximately 2h.

What is the cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland is 324 € on average via the Cairnryan to Belfast route. Ferry prices for Northern Ireland can vary depending on what season you decide to travel. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland Ferry Ports:
  • Larne
  • Belfast

Can you take pets on the ferry to Northern Ireland?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring pets onboard the ferries with certain ferry companies. However, please ensure that you have read all the operator guidelines on pets before travelling. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with the following operators

Northern Ireland Ferry Map and Routes

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