Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Northern Ireland Scotland ferries are operated by P&O Irish Sea & Stena Line. Northern Ireland Scotland ferries run about 75 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

Ferry time from Northern Ireland to Scotland can vary between 2 hours and 3 hours 22 minutes. Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

The fastest crossing by ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland is with P&O Irish Sea, on the Larne Cairnryan ferry in approximately 2 hours .

Can I take my car on the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland. Passengers can take a car on ferries with P&O Irish Sea & Stena Line.

How far is Northern Ireland to Scotland?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Scotland is 54.5 miles (87.7km) and 47.4 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

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

Ferry price from Northern Ireland to Scotland is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Ferries from Larne to Cairnryan

Larne Cairnryan ferries sail approximately 5 times daily and up to 37 times weekly with a sailing time of 2 hours .

Ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan

Ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan sail around 5 times daily and up to 38 times weekly with a duration of about 2 hours 22 minutes.

Northern Ireland to Scotland Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Northern Ireland to Scotland

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Northern Ireland Scotland ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

From To Average price
Larne, Northern Ireland
Cairnryan, Scotland
$355.21Average price
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Cairnryan, Scotland
$398.96Average price

Ferries from Northern Ireland to Scotland

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