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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Cheapest | ||||
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| Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | No tags | ||||
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Get from Belfast to Cairnryan
The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 173,286, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Ferry Companies
Stena Line offers 3 daily trips from Belfast to Cairnryan. Though the average price for this trip is COP 200,666, you can find tickets starting at COP 173,286. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 142.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Belfast to Cairnryan by ferry
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the ferry ticket from Belfast to Cairnryan?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Belfast to Cairnryan start at COP 173,286. The average price for this ferry route is about COP 190,806. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry ride from Belfast to Cairnryan?
The average ferry travel time from Belfast to Cairnryan is 2h 22m, covering a distance of 68 km. The fastest ferry can get you there in 2h 22m and is operated by Stena Line.
Which ferry companies serve the Belfast to Cairnryan route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 3 ferries available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?
The earliest ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan departs at 7:15am. And the latest ferry departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry trip from Belfast to Cairnryan?
A ferry journey from Belfast to Cairnryan produces an estimated 15.3 kg of CO₂.
Find the cheapest prices for ferries
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Belfast to Cairnryan was searched and found on Jun 29, 2026 with a price of COP 171,122To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Belfast to Cairnryan, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between COP 171,122 and COP 330,028 for a ferry ticket from Belfast to Cairnryan based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at COP 171,122 on 2026-07-03.
