Next ferry departures
| 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 | ||||
| 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 |
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Get from Belfast to Cairnryan
The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 846, 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 R 912, you can find tickets starting at R 846. 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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much does a ferry ticket from Belfast to Cairnryan cost?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Belfast to Cairnryan start from R 846. The average price for this ferry route is around R 849. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for 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 operate 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 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 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 08 May 2026 with a price of R 850To 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.
Based on the last 2 days, you can expect to pay between R 850 and R 1 659 for a ferry ticket from Belfast to Cairnryan. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at R 850 on 2026-05-10.
