Ferry to Cairnryan and Belfast

Want to know what it’s like to sail with the Best Ferry Operator 2026? Well, travel by ferry between Cairnryan and Belfast in just 2 hours 15 minutes and enjoy an award-winning sailing across the Irish Sea with lots of facilities onboard.

Travel in style on the biggest, most luxurious ferries ever to sail between Northern Ireland and Scotland, Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII. With a choice of 12 daily sailings you can travel by foot or by car to Cairnryan and Belfast from only 2 hours 15 minutes on two of the best ferries on the Irish Sea.

Belfast to Cairnryan in just 2 hours 15 minutes

Go shopping, grab a bite to eat, take in a free movie, experience the Pure Nordic Spa, or just sit back and relax. Travel by ferry to Cairnryan and Glasgow is less than 2 hours away by car, rail or bus and Edinburgh is reachable in 3.5 hours. With dramatic landscapes and a vibrant culture, a visit to Scotland is an unforgettable experience! 

South West Scotland, Ayr and Glasgow – explore them all by car

With castles, stunning scenery, endless outdoor adventure activities, Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire in South West Scotland are great places to explore. Visit Galloway Forest Park, mountain bike the 7stanes, explore Threave Castle or take a trip to the lovely seaside town of Ayr.  Glasgow is under 2 hours from Cairnryan where you can enjoy all that this great city has to offer.

Cairnryan to Belfast - a great travel experience

Travel by ferry to Belfast and explore Northern Ireland and beyond. You’ll experience superior levels of comfort and enjoyment onboard our Superfast ships, with all the onboard facilities on hand to make your journey as relaxing and as enjoyable as possible. Pack up your car and take a car-cation to Northern Ireland – a place steeped in history, culture and so much more.  

Belfast – the gateway to Northern Ireland!

Take in the sights of two great cities - Belfast and Derry ~ Londonderry, explore the many world-class visitor attractions including Titanic Belfast and the Giant's Causeway on the North Coast, have a pint in some of the coolest pubs and a meal in a choice of many great restaurants.  Shop ‘til you drop, take in a sightseeing tour and visit the many historic landmarks. There are endless things to do and you’ll be sure of the warmest of welcomes.

Visit once and you’ll be drawn back to Scotland and Ireland time and time again! With no baggage charges why not pack up the car and take a ferry to Cairnryan or Belfast and enjoy a car-cation with Stena Line?