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Northern Ireland to Scotland Ferry

Ferries from Northern Ireland to Scotland sail approximately 77 times per week and are provided by P&O Irish Sea & Stena Line. 

How long is the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

Ferries from Northern Ireland to Scotland range between 2 hours and 2 hours 22 minutes depending on the ferry route, company and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

The fastest ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland is the Larne - Cairnryan route. This ferry is provided by P&O Irish Sea and takes approximately 2 hours.

Popular Ferry routes from Northern Ireland to Scotland

The most popular ferry is the Belfast – Cairnryan with up to 6 daily and 39 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 2 hours 22 minutes. Another popular route is the Larne – Cairnryan ferry with up to 6 daily and 39 weekly sailings. The Larne – Cairnryan ferry takes about 2 hours.

Is there a car ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

Yes, there are car ferries available from Northern Ireland to Scotland. These are operated by P&O Irish Sea & Stena Line. Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and car ferry prices.

How much does a ferry cost from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

Prices from Northern Ireland to Scotland can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. 

Northern Ireland to Scotland Ferry Offers and Discounts

We recommend booking your ferry to Scotland in advance to get it at the best price. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts and to find a cheap Northern Ireland to Scotland ferry.

How far is Scotland from Northern Ireland?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Scotland is 55 miles (88km) and 47 nautical miles.

How to get from Northern Ireland to Scotland

It's easy to travel from Northern Ireland to Scotland by ferry, with a range of routes available such as the Belfast to Cairnryan ferry. With regular sailings, travelling by ferry is a convenient option and allows you to be flexible with your journey. Whether planning a day trip or a longer stay, ferries are the perfect way to start your Scottish adventure.

How to book ferry tickets from Northern Ireland to Scotland

You can book and compare Northern Ireland to Scotland ferry tickets, ferry companies, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

From   To Average price
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Cairnryan, Scotland 		£364.49Average price
Larne, Northern Ireland
Cairnryan, Scotland 		£356.00Average price

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees.

Ferries from Northern Ireland to Scotland

About Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, located in the North-east part of the island of Ireland, with the Republic of Ireland in the South-west. Northern Ireland has plenty of inspirational locations, stunning landscapes and friendly people. Each region in Northern Ireland is very distinctive with much to offer. Its capital and largest city Belfast was the birthplace of the Titanic and now has the world’s largest Titanic Belfast visitor experience to uncover the story of the Titanic. The ports of Northern Ireland provide the perfect gateway to the rest of the UK by ferry with regular and high speed crossings on offer to Scotland and the Isle of Man as well as a longer crossings travelling further south to England. Ireland features many ferry departures to the UK as well as some routes to the continent via France so you could also choose to drive to Ireland and sail from there.

About Scotland

Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England. Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer. Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor. In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries. There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.

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