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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 | ||||
| Ferry | Belfast | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Fastest | ||||
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Get from Belfast to Cairnryan
The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 479, 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 MAD 550, you can find tickets starting at MAD 479. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 142.
Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from MAD 479. The average price for this ferry route is around MAD 528. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get 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 43 miles (68 km). The fastest ferry can get you there in 2h 22m and is operated by Stena Line.
Which ferry companies service the Belfast to Cairnryan route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 3 ferries available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?
The earliest ferry departs from Belfast to Cairnryan 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 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 26, 2026 with a price of MAD 472To 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 from MAD 472 to MAD 955 for a ferry ticket from Belfast to Cairnryan based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 472 which is on 2026-06-27.
