The cheapest and fastest ferries from Glasgow to Larne
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Glasgow to Larne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Larne will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Glasgow for Larne on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct ferries cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest ferries will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:00 PM2h00Glasgow2:00 PMLarne$491One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM2h00Glasgow10:00 PMLarne$491One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM2h00Glasgow10:00 PMLarne$491One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM2h00Glasgow2:00 PMLarne$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight, ferry, and bus for Glasgow to Larne
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Larne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 80 nautical miles (150 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $51 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Larne:
A ferry is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Larne costing on average $51 (€42).
A ferry is $42 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Larne costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Larne take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Glasgow to Larne Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h01 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Glasgow to Larne ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Larne ferries for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P&O Irish Sea | 8:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Irish Sea | 12:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Irish Sea | 4:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Irish Sea | 8:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Irish Sea | 11:59 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h01 | 2:00 AM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow to Larne by flight, ferry, or bus
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Offers and deals from Glasgow to Larne
Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Glasgow to Larne and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by P&O Ferries

Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Glasgow to Larne
Ferries from Glasgow to Larne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 7 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 80 nautical miles (150 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 13 sailings per week. Ferries from Glasgow to Larne are available to foot passengers.


Distance 80 nautical miles (150 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Ferries per day 7 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 13 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 12:30 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
Ferry operators: P&O Ferries, Stena Line from Glasgow to LarneYou can travel by ferry between Glasgow to Larne with P&O Ferries, Stena Line for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
P&O Ferries
Stena Line
FAQs: Ferry from Glasgow to Larne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Larne by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Larne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Glasgow to Larne
Most Glasgow to Larne ferries use the to Larne Port port pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Larne ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Larne port do ferries from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Larne Port from Larne city centre
Larne Port is 1 km from Larne city centre. Public transport options include:
Larne Port port facilities and services
Larne Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Carriages Bistro (0.6km), The Olderfleet Bar & Lounge (0.8km), Prom Cafe (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Larne Port.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Larne Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Larne Port.
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