Ferries to Cairnryan

Routes, tickets & timetables
The port of Cairnryan connects Scotland with Northern Ireland. The two routes Cairnryan - Belfast and Cairnryan - Larne are offered several times a day by the shipping companies Stena Line and P&O Ferries.

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Route map: Ferries to Cairnryan

Cairnryan Port Information

Cairnryan is a small village on the west coast of Scotland. It is located on the north shore of Loch Ryan and is primarily known as an important ferry port between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The ferry port of Cairnryan is an important transportation hub with two main ferry routes to Northern Ireland: Larne and Belfast. Due to its strategic location, Cairnryan played an important role during the Second World War when a large military port was built here.

Today, the ferry port of Cairnryan is an important hub for passenger and freight traffic between Scotland and Northern Ireland. The village itself is rather quiet and is often used as a transit point for travelers who want to take the ferry. However, the area also offers scenic beauty and a number of attractions in the surrounding area.

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