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Cairnryan To Larne
Adult 16-59
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Child 4-15
Student 16-25
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Pet Staying in Car
Larne To Cairnryan
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Hull To Rotterdam
Adult 16+
Infant 0-1
Toddler 2-3
Child 4-15
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Other pet
Rotterdam To Hull
Adult 16+
Infant 0-1
Toddler 2-3
Child 4-15
Small dog
Large dog
Extra large dog
Small Pet
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Dover To Calais
Adult 16+
Infant 0-3
Child 4-15
Access to Pet Lounge
Pet Staying in Car
Calais To Dover
Adult 16+
Infant 0-3
Child 4-15
Access to Pet Lounge
Pet Staying in Car
Vehicle Details
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Cairnryan To Larne
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Standard
Standard: <4.7m length; <1.8 height. Enter length if 4.7m or greater.
Standard Van
Standard Van: <7m length, <2.30m height. If length is 7m or greater, contact our Freight team
Standard Minibus
Standard Minibus: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Standard Motorhome
Standard Motorhome: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Larne To Cairnryan
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Vehicle Type
Standard
Standard: <4.7m length; <1.8 height. Enter length if 4.7m or greater.
Standard Van
Standard Van: <7m length, <2.30m height. If length is 7m or greater, contact our Freight team
Standard Minibus
Standard Minibus: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Standard Motorhome
Standard Motorhome: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Vehicle Details
Please select your vehicle type. Please note: Vehicles of any type carrying commercial goods must be booked on our freight website. Please include roof boxes and bikes in your vehicles total height.
Hull To Rotterdam
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Vehicle Type
Standard
Standard: <4.7m length; <1.8 height. Enter length if 4.7m or greater.
Standard Van
Standard Van: <7m length, <2.30m height. If length is 7m or greater, contact our Freight team
Standard Minibus
Standard Minibus: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Standard Motorhome
Standard Motorhome: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Rotterdam To Hull
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Vehicle Type
Standard
Standard: <4.7m length; <1.8 height. Enter length if 4.7m or greater.
Standard Van
Standard Van: <7m length, <2.30m height. If length is 7m or greater, contact our Freight team
Standard Minibus
Standard Minibus: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Standard Motorhome
Standard Motorhome: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Vehicle Details
Please select your vehicle type. Please note: Vehicles of any type carrying commercial goods must be booked on our freight website. Please include roof boxes and bikes in your vehicles total height.
Dover To Calais
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Standard
Standard: <4.7m length; <1.8m height. Enter length if 4.7m or greater.
Standard Van
Standard Van: <7m length, <2.30m height. If length is 7m or greater, contact our Freight team
Standard Minibus
Standard Minibus: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Standard Motorhome
Standard Motorhome: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Calais To Dover
Travelling By
Vehicle Type
Standard
Standard: <4.7m length; <1.8m height. Enter length if 4.7m or greater.
Standard Van
Standard Van: <7m length, <2.30m height. If length is 7m or greater, contact our Freight team
Standard Minibus
Standard Minibus: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Standard Motorhome
Standard Motorhome: <6m length; <2.3m height. Enter length if 6.0m or greater.
Departure time
Returning time
Day trip
From: Cairnryan
To: Larne
 
 
Day trip
 
Day trip

2.5h

to Dublin

40mins

to Belfast

2h

crossing time
Travelling with P&O Ferries to Larne

Our ferries to Larne welcome everyone, from foot passengers to those travelling with their own vehicle. Whether you're embarking on a solo road trip with your car, travelling for work in your van, planning a family holiday in the caravan or setting off on a cycling trip with your bike, you can enjoy your journey across on our Irish Sea ferry in comfort. Plus, you're free to update your passenger and vehicle registration details for the ferry to Larne right up until the day of travel.

Book your ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland directly to get the best deals and begin planning your next adventure with P&O Ferries.

Pet Travel Update

From the 4th of 4 June, passengers taking the ferries to Larne will need a Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document (PTD) to take your dog (including assistance dog), cat or ferret from Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales) to Northern Ireland. To find out more visit our Travelling with a pet page or the gov.uk website.

 
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Larne Chaine Tower & Harbour

Available tickets for this route

Standard Ticket

Standard

  • Our best value ticket – book and travel on the day (subject to availability)

  • Amendments or changes to your booking will incur a fee

  • Non-refundable
Standard tickets from
£147
Standard Flexi Ticket

Standard Flexi

  • Sail within +/- 5 hours of your booked sailing time (subject to availability)

  • No amendment fee, just pay the difference in ticket price

  • Refundable
Standard Flexi tickets from
£162
Fully Flexi Ticket

Fully Flexi

  • Enjoy any departure time that suits you (subject to availability)

  • No amendment fee and nothing to pay if keeping to the same duration and booking details e.g. vehicle type, extras

  • Refundable
Fully Flexi tickets from
£248
 
Services and add ons are subject to route and availability
Get a deal on the Ferry to Larne From Cairnryan

Want to book a Cairnryan to Larne ferry for less? To get the best ferry deals on our crossings to Northern Ireland, book in advance – and make sure you check our website regularly for the latest offers on our Cairnryan to Larne ferry route. Or you can let us do the work and send the latest deals straight to your inbox when you sign up for email alerts for our ferries to Larne from Cairnryan and other European destinations.

Before booking one of our ferries to Northern Ireland, check out the different ticket types available which come with no hidden costs. Travel by ferry, via our Larne port, and start exploring Northern Ireland.

Begin your next adventure to Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries and get the best deals when you book directly!


Mountain Seafront

Travel Options on the P&O Ferries to Larne

Travelling as a Foot Passenger

Here are a few key things to remember as a foot passenger travelling with P&O Ferries - 

  • Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure. 

  • Pets are not permitted, unless they are guide dogs. 

  • Luggage must be carried at all times. 

  • UK residents do not need to carry their passport, but will need to carry some form of ID. 

Travelling with a car couldn't be easier when you travel by ferry.

Travelling With Car/Motorbike

Passengers travelling with a vehicle will need to - 

  • Ensure the size of their vehicle was declared accurately at the time of booking. 

  • Check-in for the Cairnryan to Larne route closes 30 minutes before departure.

  • After check-in, our team will take you to the vehicle deck to park safely. Once you have your vehicle parked, you will be directed to the passenger deck. 

  • When moving from the vehicle deck to the passenger deck, please ensure to take all of your valuables with you. 

  • If you are travelling in a motorhome or caravan, please ensure that all gas bottles are declared, isolated and secured with a maximum of 47g allowed with you.

Travelling with a bicycle on our Dover to Calais route

Travelling With a Cycle

Passengers travelling with cycles will need to take note of a few things before boarding the ship:

  • Check-in for passengers travelling with bicycles closes 30 minutes before departure.

  • Cyclists need to dismount and walk their bikes across the bridge to the ferry, as the bridge may move.

  • Bicycles will be stored in the vehicle deck, before you are escorted to the passenger deck.

  • Please ensure you carry reflective clothing, a puncture repair kit, and a portable phone charger for your safety.

Visit Northern Ireland by ferry

Castlewellan in Northern Ireland

Visit Belfast by ferry

Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast, is a top city break destination with world-class food, lively nightlife and plenty of attractions to explore. Famous landmarks in Belfast include the City Hall in Donegall Square, Cathedral Quarter, the Metropolitan Arts Centre, and the Ulster Museum. 


Getting to Belfast is easy too, with multiple Cairnryan to Larne ferries every day. Travel by ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland and back again with P&O Ferries.


Planning to get the Irish Sea ferry for your next adventure? With P&O, taking a ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland has never been easier. Book your next trip today to get the best deals!


River Foyle Bridge in the city of Derry in Ireland

Planning a Holiday in Northern Ireland

Whether you’re looking for a family holiday, city break or relaxing weekend away, a holiday in Northern Ireland has something for every kind of traveller. Disembark the ferry from Scotland and head to County Antrim, home of the famous Giant’s Causeway, for some of the most spectacular coastal views in the UK. It’s also renowned for being one of the best road trip spots in the world – perfect if you’re travelling with your own vehicle on the Cairnryan to Larne Ferry.

 

For history buffs, the Renaissance city of Derry is a must-visit as the last remaining walled city in Ireland, as well as Dunluce Castle for some of the most picturesque medieval castle ruins in the country. When your trip comes to an end, catch the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne for a fast journey back across the Irish Sea with P&O Ferries.

 

For more inspiration, check out our Northern Ireland Travel Guides to plan your next trip with one of our Irish Sea ferries and get the best prices when you book directly today!


Onboard Services & Entertainment

Your break begins the moment you step onboard when you sail on the Cairnryan to Larne ferry. From eating and drinking to relaxing in Club Lounge and shopping in our World Duty Free store, you'll find lots to keep you occupied during your ferry crossing to Northern Ireland. Plus, you can enjoy FREE WiFi when you travel on our ferries to Larne or on the way back to Cairnryan.

 

Get the most out of your ferry crossing to Northern Ireland and get the best prices directly when you book with P&O Ferries!


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Fish and chips in the P&O Ferries Food Court - Cairnryan to Larne

Cairnryan to Larne FAQs

1 How long is the Ferry from Cairnryan to Larne?
The Cairnryan to Larne ferry takes about 2 hours making it the fastest ferry ride to Northern Ireland. There are plenty of onboard options to entertain you while you travel onboard P&O Ferries.
 
2 What do the Ferry to Larne Prices Look Like?
Ticket prices for the Cairnryan to Larne ferry depending on the type of ticket and services you choose. Starting from £147 for a standard ticket there are lots of options available including Standard Flexi, and Fully Flexi.
3 How many sailings a day does the Cairnryan to Larne Route have?
There are 6 daily crossings to and from Larne everyday with the first ferry departing at 4am with the last ferry departing at 23:59pm, giving you flexibility to choose a departure time that suits your travel plans. Multiple daily crossings make it easy to travel for short breaks, road trips, or business journeys.
 
4 Is duty-free available on Cairnryan to Larne?
World Duty-Free is available on our ferry from Cairnryan to Larne. Discover thousands of products you can reserve before you travel through our Reserve & Collect page, or enjoy our onboard store with fantastic savings and a brilliant selection of products to choose from.
5 Can I take pets on the Ferry to Larne?
Pets are allowed on-board the ship, however, when travelling to Northern Ireland, you will require to carry a pet travel document (PTD) with you. If you are a resident of Northern Ireland travelling back, you will not require a PTD but all pets must still be micro-chipped and have updated vaccinations required.

Current Deals

Students Looking out to sea Offer

Students Go Free

Home for the weekend? Students go for free on the Irish Sea, when travelling with a car and an adult with travel right up to 31 January 2027.

Simply book by 30 September 2026.
Save up to 20% Cairnryan to Larne Offer

28 Hour Return Offer

Taking a weekend trip over the Irish Sea by ferry, from Ireland to Scotland has never been easier than with our 28 Hour Return offer, with 25% off your sailing.

Book up until 10 January 2027.
P&O Ferries motorhome offer - Cairnryan to Larne Offer

Motorhome Offer

Take your motorhome away with you for the same price as a car - with no motorhome supplements! Pack up everything you want to take with you and plan a great trip away with our amazing midweek offer.