How to travel from Belfast to Cairnryan

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from Belfast to Cairnryan

How to get from Belfast to Cairnryan by train, bus or flight.

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ferry

The best way to travel from Belfast to Cairnryan is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Stena LineStena Line
11:30AM2h22
Port of Belfast
01:52PMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
$531One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

P&O FerriesEuropean Causeway
08:00AM2h00
Larne Port
10:00AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

P&O FerriesEuropean Causeway
08:00AM2h00
Larne Port
10:00AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Stena LineStena Line
07:30AM2h22
Port of Belfast
09:52AMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
$531One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Line
03:30PM2h22
Port of Belfast
05:52PMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
$531One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Line
07:30PM2h22
Port of Belfast
09:52PMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
$531One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Belfast to Cairnryan

Travel to Cairnryan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Cairnryan.

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You can travel between Belfast and Cairnryan by ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Belfast to Cairnryan is a ferry with an average price of $37 (€29).
The fastest way to travel from Belfast to Cairnryan is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 0m.
The distance from Belfast to Cairnryan is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Belfast to Cairnryan is:
  • Around 8 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Cairnryan as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Belfast to Cairnryan:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Belfast to Cairnryan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stena Line, P&O Ferries to go to Cairnryan by ferry.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Belfast to Cairnryan:
  • 8 direct ferries per day with Stena Line, P&O Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Belfast to Cairnryan often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Ayr, Larne, Edinburgh, Stranraer. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cairnryan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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