How to travel from Cairnryan to Belfast

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Travel Information from Cairnryan to Belfast

Distance45 miles (72 km)
Available travel modesFerry
Ticket price range$32 - $32
Cheapest modeFerry • $32 (€29) • 2 h
Fastest modeFerry • $32 (€29) • 2 h
Popular travel companiesStena Line

Travel 45 miles (72 km) by ferry between Cairnryan and Belfast. Stena Line is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast.

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from Cairnryan to Belfast

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

Stena LineStena Superfast VIII
11:30AM2h15
Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
01:45PMPort of Belfast
$541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

P&O Ferries
12:00PM2h00
Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
02:00PMLarne Port
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

P&O Ferries
12:00PM2h00
Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
02:00PMLarne Port
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Stena LineStena Superfast VII
07:30AM2h15
Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
09:45AMPort of Belfast
$541One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Superfast VII
03:30PM2h15
Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
05:45PMPort of Belfast
$541One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Superfast VIII
07:30PM2h15
Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
09:45PMPort of Belfast
$541One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cairnryan to Belfast

Travel to Belfast 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 Cairnryan to Belfast.

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You can get from Cairnryan to Belfast by ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Cairnryan to Belfast is a ferry with an average price of $32 (€29).

Traveling by ferry is also the quickest way from Cairnryan to Belfast. It takes on average 2 h   to travel this journey.

Belfast is approximately 45 miles (72 km) away from Cairnryan.

The average frequency per day from Cairnryan to Belfast is:

  • Around 5 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cairnryan to Belfast:

  • Most travelers who buy a ferry ticket from Cairnryan to Belfast depart from Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) to Port of Belfast.

The following travel company offer services from Cairnryan to Belfast:

  • Travel with Stena Line for ferries to Belfast. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Stena Line Cairnryan to Belfast tickets on Omio for $49 (€44).

Yes, there is a direct service from Cairnryan to Belfast:

  • You'll find 5 direct ferries a day to Belfast with Stena Line.

Direct services to Belfast tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Cairnryan to Belfast often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Londonderry. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Belfast and these popular destinations at a great price.

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