Belfast to Stranraer ferry with Stena Line

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Belfast to Stranraer

Showing times and prices for Jun 26

Cheapest price

$52

Average price

$72

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h

Ferries per day

11

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Belfast to Stranraer is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Belfast to Stranraer will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.

Fast ferries

Of the 11 ferries that leave Belfast for Stranraer on Fri, Jun 26, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 26 the direct ferries cover the 68 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .

On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest ferries will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea
    8:00 PM2h00
    Larne Port
    10:00 PMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea
    11:59 PM2h01
    Larne Port
    2:00 AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea
    4:00 PM2h00
    Larne Port
    6:00 PMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea
    4:00 AM2h00
    Larne Port
    6:00 AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    3:30 PM2h22
    Port of Belfast
    5:52 PMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
    $831One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry for Belfast to Stranraer

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Stranraer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $37, and a ferry costs an average of $37.

Distance: 36 nautical miles (68 km)

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Ferry
Driving

$60

Average price

Cheapest

$2

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

Onboard

+

1h 0m

Additional time*

2h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

P&O Ferries

Most popular ferry company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Belfast to Stranraer is a ferry with an average price of $60 (€50).
The fastest way to travel from Belfast to Stranraer is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 14m.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Belfast and Stranraer.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Belfast to Stranraer among Omio's users.

Belfast to Stranraer Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
P&O Irish Sea
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
P&O Irish Sea
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
06:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
11:15AM
Arrival Time
01:37PM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Tue
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
03:00AM
Arrival Time
05:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
01:52PM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Thu, Sat
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
03:30AM
Arrival Time
05:52AM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
08:52PM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
09:52AM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
01:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
09:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
P&O Irish Sea
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
02:00AM
Duration
2h01
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
P&O Irish Sea
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
06:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
P&O Irish Sea
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
06:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
P&O Irish Sea
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
11:30PM
Arrival Time
01:52AM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Fri, Sat
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
07:15AM
Arrival Time
09:37AM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Tue
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
05:52PM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
09:52PM
Duration
2h22
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
02:00AM
Duration
2h01
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed

Live departures

Belfast to Stranraer ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Stranraer ferries for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea4:00 AM Larne Port
2h00
6:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)0 transfersDirect
Stena LineStena Line7:30 AM Port of Belfast
2h22
9:52 AM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)0 transfersDirect
P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea8:00 AM Larne Port
2h00
10:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)0 transfersDirect
Stena LineStena Line11:30 AM Port of Belfast
2h22
1:52 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)0 transfersDirect
P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea12:00 PM Larne Port
2h00
2:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)0 transfersDirect
Stena LineStena Line3:30 PM Port of Belfast
2h22
5:52 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)0 transfersDirect
P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea4:00 PM Larne Port
2h00
6:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)0 transfersDirect
Stena LineStena Line7:30 PM Port of Belfast
2h22
9:52 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)0 transfersDirect
P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea8:00 PM Larne Port
2h00
10:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)0 transfersDirect
P&O Irish SeaP&O Irish Sea11:59 PM Larne Port
2h01
2:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book ferry tickets from Belfast to Stranraer?

The best time to book your ferry from Belfast to Stranraer is 14 days before departure. See how prices for ferries change on the Belfast to Stranraer route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Belfast to Stranraer per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your ferry from Belfast to Stranraer.

Offers and deals from Belfast to Stranraer

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Belfast to Stranraer and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by P&O Ferries

Up to 25% off
Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries: 25% off short stay
Northern Ireland trips with P&O Ferries just got cheaper for return passengers with 25% off your 28 hour return ticket on the Cairnryan - Larne route, when sailing until the 31st of December 2024. Valid until further notice.
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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Belfast to Stranraer

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Ferries from Belfast to Stranraer run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.

There are 8 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 36 nautical miles (68 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 48 sailings per week. Ferries from Belfast to Stranraer are available to foot passengers.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Stena Line
P&O Ferries
Distance
36 nautical miles (68 km)
Average sailing duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Ferries per day
8
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
48
Fastest ferry
2h 0m
First ferry
12:30 AM
Last ferry
11:30 PM
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Stena Line, P&O Ferries from Belfast to StranraerYou can travel by ferry between Belfast to Stranraer with Stena Line, P&O Ferries for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

P&O Ferries

About
P&O Ferries is a British shipping company, established in 2002 through mergers and acquisitions within P&O, and owned by Dubai-based DP World since 2019. It operates passenger and freight ferry services across the English Channel, North Sea, and Irish Sea. Key routes include Dover to Calais, Hull to Rotterdam, and Cairnryan to Larne. P&O Ferries offers a range of onboard facilities such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, and duty-free shopping. They also provide various ticket options and deals, including short breaks and offers for families.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
P&O Ferries frequency
4 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available onboard
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair access available on most ships. Accessible cabins available on some routes. Assistance available for boarding and disembarking.
Pets
Dogs and cats allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Must be kept on leash in designated areas.
Cabin reservation
Available on most routes, must be booked in advance
Car on board
Learn more about P&O Ferries

Stena Line

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Price
$49 (€41)
Stena Line frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Belfast to Stranraer

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Stranraer by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stranraer, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Belfast to Stranraer can start from as little as $37 (€30) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Belfast to Stranraer is $60 (€50) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Belfast to Stranraer is 2h 0m to travel the 42 miles (68 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Belfast to Stranraer leaves at 12:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Belfast to Stranraer leaves at 11:30 PM.
Yes, there are 8 direct ferries a day from Belfast to Stranraer with Stena Line, P&O Ferries. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Belfast to Stranraer with Stena Line
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Belfast to Stranraer is possible with Stena Line.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Belfast to Stranraer is possible with with Stena Line. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Belfast to Stranraer, you can count on Stena Line, P&O Ferries for the best way to get you to Stranraer. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Belfast and Stranraer and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A trip to Stranraer from Belfast is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Belfast to Stranraer is October.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Belfast and Stranraer.
Since neither Belfast nor Stranraer are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Belfast to Stranraer among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Stranraer, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and near transportation hubs. It is advisable to keep belongings secure and be aware of surroundings. There are no widely reported scams specific to Stranraer, but travelers should remain vigilant against common travel scams such as overcharging or fake ticket sales when booking transportation or local services.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular ferry ports

Popular ports from Belfast to Stranraer

Most Belfast to Stranraer ferries use the Port of Belfast to Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) port pair. Use this guide to compare Belfast and Stranraer ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.

Departure ports in Belfast
Arrival ports in Stranraer

Which Belfast port do ferries to Stranraer leave from?

Ferries from Belfast to Stranraer leave from Port of Belfast. The port is 4 miles (7 km) from Belfast city centre at 1 Corry Place, Belfast BT3 9AG, United Kingdom.
Port of Belfast1 Corry Place, Belfast BT3 9AG, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Port of Belfast from Belfast city centre

Port of Belfast is 6 km from Belfast city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus94A · 15m · $5
G2, 94A · 16m · $5 · every ~6 min

Port of Belfast port facilities and services

Port of Belfast has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Thyme Restaurant (0.7km), The Dock Cafe (0.8km), Cast & Crew (0.9km)

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Port of Belfast.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Port of Belfast: Parking, Taxis, WC.

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