Next ferry departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Cheapest | ||||
| Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Fastest | ||||
| Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | No tags | ||||
| Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | No tags | ||||
| Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 21:15 BST.
Get from Belfast to Cairnryan
The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 71,715, 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 ARS 77,299, you can find tickets starting at ARS 71,715. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 142.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Belfast to Cairnryan by ferry
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the ferry ticket from Belfast to Cairnryan?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Belfast to Cairnryan start from ARS 71,715. The average price for this ferry route is around ARS 71,957. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance to have a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry journey from Belfast to Cairnryan?
The average ferry journey 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 departs from Belfast for Cairnryan at 07:30. And the latest ferry departs at 19:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry journey from Belfast to Cairnryan?
A ferry journey from Belfast to Cairnryan produces an estimated 15.3 kg of CO₂.
Find the cheapest ferry prices
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 8 May 2026 with a price of ARS 72,057To save money and ensure you get 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 ARS 72,057 and ARS 140,690 for a ferry ticket from Belfast to Cairnryan based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at ARS 72,057 which is on 2026-05-10.
