Next ferry departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ferry | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Belfast | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Ferry | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Belfast | No tags | ||||
| Ferry | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Belfast | No tags | ||||
| Ferry | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Belfast | No tags | ||||
| Ferry | Stena Line: Cairnryan | Belfast | No tags |
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Get from Cairnryan to Belfast
The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Ferry Companies
Stena Line offers 4 daily trips from Cairnryan to Belfast. Though the average price for this trip is CA$81, you can find tickets starting at CA$72. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 135.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cairnryan to Belfast 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 Cairnryan to Belfast?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Cairnryan to Belfast start from CA$72. The average price for this ferry route is around CA$79. 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 Cairnryan to Belfast?
The average ferry journey time from Cairnryan to Belfast is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 43 miles (68 km). The fastest ferry can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Stena Line.
Which ferry companies service the Cairnryan to Belfast route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 4 ferries available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast?
The earliest ferry departs from Cairnryan to Belfast at 7:00am. And the latest ferry departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry trip from Cairnryan to Belfast?
A ferry journey from Cairnryan to Belfast 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 Cairnryan to Belfast was searched and found on Jun 17, 2026 with a price of CA$72To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Cairnryan to Belfast, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CA$72 to CA$136 for a ferry ticket from Cairnryan to Belfast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$73 which is on 2026-06-19.
