Cairnryan to Larne Ferry
P&O Ferries' fast Scotland-Northern Ireland crossing — about two hours from Cairnryan in Galloway to Larne north of Belfast. The shortest sea route between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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The Cairnryan to Larne ferry
Cairnryan to Larne is the shortest sea crossing between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and P&O Ferries' fast link across the North Channel. From the terminal at Cairnryan in Galloway, south-west Scotland, the ships reach Larne, just north of Belfast, in about two hours, with up to seven sailings a day. It is the route of choice for drivers from Scotland, the North of England and beyond who want the quickest hop to Northern Ireland, and Larne puts you straight onto the A8 for Belfast and the Antrim coast. P&O carries cars, motorhomes, coaches and foot passengers on modern ferries with lounges, a cafe and a shop. With frequent daytime departures and short crossing times, it is an easy, flexible way to reach Northern Ireland.
- The shortest GB-Northern Ireland sea crossing at about two hours
- Up to seven sailings a day for flexibility
- Larne feeds straight onto the A8 for Belfast
- Ideal for travellers from Scotland and the North
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Cairnryan to Larne ferry — common questions
How long is Cairnryan to Larne?
About two hours, the shortest crossing between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Who operates Cairnryan to Larne?
P&O Ferries, with up to seven sailings a day.
Where is Cairnryan?
On Loch Ryan in Galloway, south-west Scotland, reached via the A77 and A75 — about an hour south of Ayr.