Ferry to Larne and Cairnryan
On the Cairnryan-Larne route, P&O Ferries operates two ships – the European Highlander and the European Causeway – back and forth between Scotland and Northern Ireland. This crossing takes you in just 2 hours from Larne to Cairnryan and vice versa, over 65 km as the crow flies. It is a popular ferry route with six daily crossings between both countries.
On this page, you will find information and tips about this ferry service from P&O Ferries.
Ferry Cairnryan Larne costs
If you want to travel by ferry to Cairnryan or Larne, you can expect the following prices:
- The lowest possible price for one adult: is €30.- for a one-way ticket,
- Two persons with one car during peak season is around €178-€240 for a one-way ticket 🛈
Ferry prices depend on the season and crowds. View the current prices in the booking engine
Schedule Cairnryan-Larne
There are several (6x) departures throughout the day in both directions. From Scotland to Northern Ireland and vice versa. This means you can book a crossing from early morning until midnight. So you can fit this ferry into your travel schedule quite well. Check the exact departure times in both directions in the booking module.
The crossing takes only 2 hours over the Irish Sea.
Timetable ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
Ferry Cairnryan Port to Larne
Departure | Arrival | Ferry & sail time |
---|---|---|
04:00 | 06:00 | European Highlander - 2 hours |
08:00 | 10:00 | European Causeway - 2 hours |
12:00 | 14:00 | European Highlander - 2 hours |
16:00 | 18:00 | European Causeway - 2 hours |
20:00 | 22:00 | European Highlander - 2 hours |
23:59 | 01:59 | European Causeway - 2 hours |
Timetable ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
Ferry Larne Port to Cairnryan
Departure | Arrival | Ferry & sail time |
---|---|---|
04:00 | 06:00 | European Causeway - 2 hours |
08:00 | 10:00 | European Highlander - 2 hours |
12:00 | 14:00 | European Causeway - 2 hours |
16:00 | 18:00 | European Highlander - 2 hours |
20:00 | 22:00 | European Causeway - 2 hours |
23:59 | 01:59 | European Highlander - 2 hours |
The total sailing time of the ferries in both directions is approx. 2 hours.
On board the ferry to Larne and Cairnryan
PO ferries sails on this route with the boats European Highlander and the European Causeway.
This (and more) can be expected on the ferry:
- Food Court
- Bar
- Club Lounge
- Video Arcade
- Children's Play Area
- Games Machines
- Gift Shop
- Bureau de Change
Port information
To get to the departure port, use the address and follow the signs to the terminal when you arrive.
Larne
P&O Ferries Larne, Redlands Ind Est, Larne Harbour BT40 1AX, Northern Ireland
Cairnryan
A77, Stranraer DG9 8RF, Scotland / UK