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The Cairnryan to Belfast ferry
Cairnryan to Belfast is Stena Line's fast Scotland to Northern Ireland route, sailing from the terminal on Loch Ryan in Galloway directly into Belfast Harbour in about two and a quarter hours. The Stena Superfast ferries run several times a day, carrying cars, motorhomes, coaches, freight and foot passengers, with lounges, a cafe and a shop on board. Landing right in Belfast rather than at Larne puts you straight into the city and onto the M2/M1 for the Causeway Coast, the Mournes or the road to Dublin. For travellers from Scotland and the North of England it is one of the quickest and most flexible ways across the North Channel, with frequent daytime departures. Cairnryan is reached via the A77 and A75.
- Lands right in Belfast, not Larne — straight into the city
- About two and a quarter hours on the Stena Superfast ships
- Several sailings a day for flexibility
- Easy onto the M2/M1 for the Causeway Coast and Dublin
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Cairnryan to Belfast ferry — common questions
How long is Cairnryan to Belfast?
About two and a quarter hours on Stena Line's fast ferries.
What's the difference between Cairnryan-Belfast and Cairnryan-Larne?
Belfast (Stena Line) lands you in the city itself; Larne (P&O) is a little north and slightly shorter. Both cross from Cairnryan.
Who operates Cairnryan to Belfast?
Stena Line, with several sailings a day on its Superfast vessels.