Cheap ferry tickets from Stranraer to Belfast
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Ferry from Stranraer to Belfast: Journey Information
There are usually 4 daily ferry trips available from Stranraer to Belfast. Travelling by ferry from Stranraer to Belfast usually takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, but some ferries might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
- Distance
- 42 mi (67 km)
- Shortest duration
- 2h 15m
- Cheapest price
- NOK 444.88
- Trips per day
- 4
- Most frequent service
- Stena Line
- Ferry lines
- 1
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Stranraer to Belfast Ferry Timetable

There are several ferry options that can take you from Stranraer to Belfast:
See more detailsHow much does a ferry ticket from Stranraer to Belfast cost?
Based on the average prices in the last 30 days, NOK 445 was the cheapest price for ferry tickets from Stranraer to Belfast. Any tickets cheaper than NOK 445 is an especially great deal. Book as early as possible to get the best deals on ferry tickets, since ferry fares tend to climb the closer you get to the travel date. Try to book 1 day in advance to save NOK 31.82 on your ferry ticket compared to purchasing at the last minute.
Prices as travel date approaches
The best way to find cheap ferry tickets from Stranraer to Belfast is to book your trip as early as possible, since most ferry companies increase ticket prices as the travel date approaches. That’s why you should book at least 1 day in advance. You’ll save up to NOK 31.82 on your ferry ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
What ferry companies travel from Stranraer to Belfast?
There is one ferry company that operates from Stranraer to Belfast. 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.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Line | 4 | 2h 15m | NOK 460.77 |
Book Stena Line from Stranraer to Belfast from NOK 444.88. There are 4 trips per day offered by Stena Line from Stranraer to Belfast and you can expect on average to pay NOK 460.77 for a Stena Line ticket to Belfast. In Stranraer, Stena Line departs to Belfast from Cairnryan Port. In Belfast, Stena Line arrives at Belfast (Albert Quay).
An average trip on Stena Line from Stranraer to Belfast takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by ferry from Stranraer to Belfast
There are 4 scheduled ferries that travel from Stranraer to Belfast 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 15 minutes to cover the 42 miles from Stranraer to Belfast. 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 Stranraer at 7:15. The latest ferry leaves Stranraer 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 Stranraer to Belfast 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 Stranraer?
Main departure station: Cairnryan Port
Most ferries depart from the main station in Stranraer.
All ferry stations in Stranraer:
- Cairnryan Port
Where does the ferry arrive in Belfast?
Main arrival station: Belfast (Albert Quay)
All ferries from Stranraer arrive at one main station in Belfast.
Ferry stations in Belfast:
- Belfast (Albert Quay)
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