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Ferry from Belfast to Stranraer: Journey Information

There are usually 4 daily ferry trips available from Belfast to Stranraer. Travelling by ferry from Belfast to Stranraer usually takes 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
US$47.06
Trips per day
4
Most frequent service
Stena Line
Ferry lines
1

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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 travellers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.

FerryDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Stena Line42h 22mUS$50.42
  • Book Stena Line from Belfast to Stranraer from US$47.06. There are 4 trips per day offered by Stena Line from Belfast to Stranraer and you can expect on average to pay US$50.42 for a Stena Line ticket to Stranraer. In Belfast, Stena Line departs to Stranraer from Belfast (Albert Quay). In Stranraer, Stena Line arrives at Cairnryan Port.

    An average trip on Stena Line from Belfast to Stranraer takes 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by ferry from Belfast to Stranraer

There are 4 scheduled ferries that travel from Belfast to Stranraer every day. Of these, 4 are direct ferries, meaning that you do not have to change ferries at any point during your trip.

Trips per day

4

Direct trips

4

The ferry usually takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 42 miles from Belfast to Stranraer. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film.

Distance (mi)

42

Distance (km)

67

The earliest ferry leaves Belfast at 7:15. The latest ferry leaves Belfast at 19:30. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.

Earliest ferry

7:15am

Latest ferry

7:30pm

The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Belfast to Stranraer is on Monday. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Monday is the way to go.

Most crowded

Monday

Least crowded

Monday

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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