Ferry to Scotland
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Ferry to Scotland
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Ferries to Scotland are available with P&O Irish Sea, Stena Line, Northlink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne & Pentland Ferries.
There are approximately 113 daily sailings and up to 766 weekly sailings to Scotland. Please note that ferry schedules can change throughout the year and usually increase during the high season. Take advantage of our deal finder for the latest sailing times and availability.
There are 21 ports in Scotland. The most popular port is Cairnryan Port with 77 weekly sailings.
The Belfast to Cairnryan ferry sails approximately 6 times per day and up to 40 times per week, with an average sailing duration of 2 hours 22 minutes. The Belfast Cairnryan ferry costs approximately $504. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
The Larne to Cairnryan ferry sails approximately 5 times daily and up to 37 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours. Larne Cairnryan ferry is $479 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated September 25.
Yes, there is a car ferry to Scotland. P&O Irish Sea, Stena Line, Northlink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne & Pentland Ferries provide car ferries to Scotland.
Pets are allowed to travel on ferries to Scotland with P&O Irish Sea, Stena Line, Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.
The ferry to Scotland can vary depending on where you are travelling from. The fastest ferry to Scotland takes just 10 minutes, while the longest ferry is around 7 hours and 15 minutes.
The price of a ferry to Scotland can fluctuate by route, operator and season. Please visit our special offers page for all the best ferry offers available.
Day trips to Scotland by ferry are a popular way to enjoy the country’s scenic coasts and vibrant port towns without an overnight stay. Regular services operate from Northern Ireland, most notably from Belfast or Larne to Cairnryan, taking just around 2 hours, making it easy to spend the day exploring southwest Scotland by car or on foot. With early morning departures and evening returns, travellers can enjoy historic castles, coastal walks, and traditional Scottish hospitality before heading back the same day.
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