Ferry to Northern Ireland
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Ferry to Northern Ireland
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You can get ferries to Northern Ireland from a range of destinations. There are up to 180 ferries running per week. Ferries to Northern Ireland are provided by P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Northern Ireland that suits you.
The Cairnryan to Belfast ferry sails approximately 38 times per week, with an average duration of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
First ferry: 03:30
Last ferry: 23:30
The Cairnryan to Larne ferry currently sails around 30 times per week.
First ferry: 04:00
Last ferry: 23:59
The fastest ferry to Northern Ireland is Cairnryan to Larne. This journey usually takes 2 hours.
Ferries to Northern Ireland are provided by 3 ferry companies. These include P&O Irish Sea, Steam Packet & Stena Line. There are currently 24 daily and 180 weekly sailings from Northern Ireland.
There are 2 ferry ports in Northern Ireland. Larne is the most popular port.
The price of the ferry to Northern Ireland varies depending on the route you choose. The Cairnryan to Belfast ferry costs £373.00 on average whereas the Cairnryan to Larne ferry usually costs £352.00.
The most popular ferry route to Northern Ireland is the Cairnryan to Belfast ferry with 38 weekly sailings. The second most popular ferry to Northern Ireland is the Cairnryan to Larne ferry with 30 weekly sailings.
The Cairnryan to Belfast ferry sails approximately 6 times daily and up to 38 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. Cairnryan Belfast ferry is £373 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
The Cairnryan to Larne ferry sails approximately 4 times daily and up to 30 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours. Cairnryan Larne ferry is £352 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
Yes, you can get ferries to Northern Ireland from England. You can get the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry.
The cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers.
Cairnryan to Belfast ferry prices:
Average price: £373.00
Average foot passenger price: around £115
Average car ferry price: around £380
Yes, it is possible to get an overnight ferry to Northern Ireland depending on your route.
You can take your car on most ferry routes to Northern Ireland. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Northern Ireland at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare times and prices and find the best Northern Ireland ferry to suit you.
There are a range of ferry companies that allow you to travel with a campervan to Northern Ireland.
"Birkenhead to Belfast"
"Homewardbound"
"Cairnryan/Larne"
"Better than Stena"
Find out what it's like onboard the ferries before you travel.
Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four countries that make up Great Britain. It is situated in the northeast corner of Ireland.
Considering its size, the variety on offer in Northern Ireland is quite amazing, from beautiful countryside and breathtaking mountains, intriguing towns and villages to some of the most vibrant, culturally rich and historical cities. Northern Ireland is one of those destinations that not only promises, but delivers.
