Ferry to Northern Ireland

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Ferry to Northern Ireland

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Ferries to Northern Ireland

P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line provide the ferries to Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Ferry Times

Ferries to Northern Ireland sail around 24 times a day and up to 182 times a week. Ferry timetables can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the latest ferry information and tickets.

Northern Ireland Ferry Ports

Ferries sail to 2 ports in Northern Ireland. Larne ferry port is the most popular with 28 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast

Cairnryan Belfast ferries sail approximately 6 times a day and up to 42 times a week, with a crossing time of 2 hours 15 minutes.

Ferries from Cairnryan to Larne

The ferry from Cairnryan to Larne sails in approximately 2 hours with 4 daily sailings and up to 28 weekly sailings.

Can you take a car ferry to Northern Ireland?

There is a car ferry to Northern Ireland. P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line offer car ferries to Northern Ireland. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.

Northern Ireland Ferry Prices and Offers

Ferry prices for ferries to Northern Ireland can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book ferry tickets to Northern Ireland

Booking ferries to Northern Ireland is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.

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