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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Larne to Cairnryan
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Larne to Cairnryan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Larne to Cairnryan will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £31.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Larne for Cairnryan every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 21 Nov the direct ferries cover the 53 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Larne to Cairnryan Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 22:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 02:00 | Duration 2h01 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Live departures
Larne to Cairnryan ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Larne to Cairnryan ferries for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 Larne Port | 2h00 | 22:00 Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:59 Larne Port | 2h01 | 02:00 Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 10:30 Larne | 2h22 | 12:52 Cairnryan | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:00 Larne | 2h00 | 15:00 Cairnryan | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 Larne | 2h00 | 17:00 Cairnryan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
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Ferries from Larne to Cairnryan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 8 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 28 nautical miles (53 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 43 sailings per week. Ferries from Larne to Cairnryan are available to foot passengers.
Distance 28 nautical miles (53 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Ferries per day 8 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 43 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Stena Line, P&O Ferries from Larne to CairnryanYou can travel by ferry between Larne to Cairnryan with Stena Line, P&O Ferries for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
P&O Ferries
Stena Line
FAQs: Larne to Cairnryan ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Larne to Cairnryan by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cairnryan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Larne Port, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Cairnryan (P&O), located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Larne and Cairnryan
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Carriages Bistro (0.6km)
- The Olderfleet Bar & Lounge (0.8km)
- Prom Cafe (0.9km)
- Main companies are Larne Taxis and East Antrim Taxis.
- Free
- Bus Line 256, Larne Bus Station
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