Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland

Northern Ireland to Scotland Ferry

How long is the ferry to Northern Ireland to Scotland?

Ferry duration from Northern Ireland to Scotland ranges from 2 hours to 2 hours and 22 minutes depending on the ferry route operator, and ship. The distance between Northern Ireland to Scotland is 47 nautical miles.

Fast Ferry Northern Ireland to Scotland

The fastest ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland is on the Larne to Cairnryan ferry route sailing in approximately 2 hours with P&O Irish Sea. The distance from Larne to Cairnryan is 47 nautical miles. 1 operator sail this route with up to 36 weekly sailings.

Are there overnight ferries from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

You can travel on an overnight ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland on the Belfast to Cairnryan ferry and the Larne to Cairnryan ferry.

Can you book cabins on the Northern Ireland ferry to Scotland?

You can book cabins on both ferry routes from Northern Ireland to Scotland.

What is the ferry price from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

Northern Ireland to Scotland ferry prices can range from £25 to £820. Prices can vary by route, operator, season, whether you have a vehicle and whether you’re sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. All ferry prices can vary from season to season. Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.

Can I travel with a vehicle on the ferry to Scotland from Northern Ireland?

You can travel on the ferry with a car from Northern Ireland to Scotland with P&O Ferries and Stena Line.

Can you travel as a foot passenger from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

You can travel as a foot passenger on both routes from Northern Ireland to Scotland.

Ferry offers and discounts from Northern Ireland to Scotland

Ferry discounts vary throughout the year. Visit our offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

Northern Ireland to Scotland Ferry Tickets

Book and compare ferry operators, timetables and prices using our deal finder for all the most up to date sailing information.

About Scotland

Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England.

Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer.

Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor.

In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries.

There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.