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Checked against poferries.com on 9 November 2026
The Cairnryan to Larne ferry takes about 2 hours with P&O Ferries.
Are you planning a trip across the water from Cairnryan to Larne? The Cairnryan to Larne ferry is sailed by P&O Ferries, and you can compare it on Ferryu.
The Cairnryan to Larne ferry takes about 2 hours, with 6 daily crossings from Cairnryan to Larne. That gives you a good choice of times to suit your plans.
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashFrom the operator
“you can enjoy FREE WiFi when you travel on our ferries to Larne or on the way back to Cairnryan”
from £147
Ticket prices for the Cairnryan to Larne ferry depending on the type of ticket and services you choose. Starting from £147 for a standard ticket
Checked 9 November 2026
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Lowest fare I found on 9 November 2026; prices change by date.
Ticket prices for the Cairnryan to Larne ferry depend on the type of ticket and services you choose, starting from £147 for a standard ticket. Book early for the best choice of sailings, and compare your options on Ferryu before you book with P&O Ferries.
P&O Ferries runs 6 daily crossings from Cairnryan to Larne in about 2 hours. There are 6 daily crossings to and from Larne every day, with the first ferry departing at 4am and the last at 23:59, so early starts and late departures are both possible.
On board the Cairnryan to Larne ferry, you can eat and drink, relax in the Club Lounge and shop in the World Duty Free store. You can also enjoy free WiFi when you travel to Larne or on the way back to Cairnryan.
P&O Ferries welcomes everyone on its ferries to Larne, from foot passengers to those travelling with their own vehicle.
Check-in for the Cairnryan to Larne route closes 30 minutes before departure. Be sure to arrive in good time so you are not rushing to make your sailing.
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9 | 5.1 | 99.4 | 9.4 |
| February | 7.8 | 4.8 | 79.8 | 8.9 |
| March | 8.6 | 5.4 | 75.6 | 8.8 |
| April | 9.9 | 6.7 | 68.2 | 9.5 |
| May | 12.0 | 8.7 | 72.1 | 11.6 |
| June | 14.1 | 11.1 | 82.0 | 13.7 |
| July | 15.8 | 12.7 | 93.9 | 14.6 |
| August | 16.1 | 13.1 | 91.7 | 15.2 |
| September | 15.1 | 12.1 | 85.8 | 15.3 |
| October | 12.8 | 10.0 | 113.7 | 14.0 |
| November | 10.4 | 7.6 | 112.6 | 12.8 |
| December | 8.6 | 5.7 | 108.6 | 11.0 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (11 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
About 2 hours, depending on the sailing.
The Cairnryan to Larne ferry takes about 2 hours. (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
6 daily crossings from Cairnryan to Larne in just 2 hours. (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
6 a day.
6 daily crossings from Cairnryan to Larne. (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
There are 6 daily crossings to and from Larne everyday with the first ferry departing at 4am with the last ferry departing at 23:59pm. (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
Yes.
“Our ferries to Larne welcome everyone, from foot passengers to those travelling with their own vehicle.” (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
Yes.
“Our ferries to Larne welcome everyone, from foot passengers to those travelling with their own vehicle.” (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
“you can enjoy FREE WiFi when you travel on our ferries to Larne or on the way back to Cairnryan” (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
“World Duty Free is available on our ferry from Cairnryan to Larne.” (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
“Your break begins the moment you step onboard when you sail on the Cairnryan to Larne ferry. From eating and drinking to relaxing in Club Lounge and shopping in our World Duty Free store” (P&O Ferries, poferries.com)
Crossing times and the lowest fare I found on each route. Fares change by date.
| Route | Operator | Crossing | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairnryan to Larne This route | P&O Ferries | About 2 hours | £147 |
| Cairnryan to Belfast | Stena Line | About 2½ hours | – |
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