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Journey Information
There are 4 daily ferries from Belfast to Stranraer. Traveling by ferry from Belfast to Stranraer usually takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes, but some ferries might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 42 mi (67 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 22m |
| Cheapest price | £37.46 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Stena Line |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
Price trends for ferries from Belfast to Stranraer
Monthly average prices
What ferry companies travel from Belfast to Stranraer?
There is one ferry company that operates from Belfast to Stranraer. Stena Line is the only company that connects the two cities by ferry. Fortunately, it has multiple scheduled ferries per day, so travelers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Line | 4 | 2h 22m | £40.44 |
Book Stena Line from Belfast to Stranraer from £37. There are 4 Stena Line schedules from Belfast to Stranraer and you can expect on average to pay for a Stena Line ticket to Stranraer. In Belfast, Stena Line departs to Stranraer from Belfast (Albert Quay) and no other station. In Stranraer, Stena Line arrives at Cairnryan Port and no other station.
An average trip on Stena Line from Belfast to Stranraer takes 2 hours and 22 minutes .
On weekends, Stena Line offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Stranraer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 42 miles (67 kilometers) from Belfast to Stranraer. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Belfast to Stranraer is on Saturday. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Friday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Friday is the way to go.
The earliest ferry leaves Belfast at 07:00. The latest ferry leaves Belfast at 19:00. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Belfast?
Main departure station: Belfast (Albert Quay)
Most ferries depart from the main station in Belfast.
All ferry stations in Belfast:
Belfast (Albert Quay)
Where does the ferry arrive in Stranraer?
Main arrival station: Cairnryan Port
All ferries from Belfast arrive at one main station in Stranraer.
Ferry stations in Stranraer:
Cairnryan Port
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