Cairnryan Ferry Port Information
The Port of Cairnryan is situated in the South West of Scotland on the northern edge of Loch Ryan. It lies approximately five miles to the north of Stranraer. It offers ferry sailings from Cairnryan to Larne.
Cairnryan is a small town positioned on the northern edge of Loch Ryan overlooking the lake. The town has an important maritime history. During the Second World War, the town became a vital military port where the British army constructed three harbour piers. Additionally, a railway was built linking the village with nearby Stranraer.
Port of Cairnryan Ferry Services
P&O Irish Sea Ferries recently invested £4.5 million in the Port of Cairnryan. The port now boasts excellent facilities for both cargo and passenger shipping.
The facilities include a refurbished reception area, children's play area, baby-changing facility, newsagents shop with snack bar offering hot and cold food and drinks. There are also facilities for disabled travelers.
Ferry operator P&O Irish Sea Ferries sail from Cairnryan to Larne ferry port near Belfast in Northern Ireland on a daily basis with 12 sea crossings for both passenger and freight traffic, two sailings a day go via Troon.
The ferry route from Cairnryan to Larne takes 1 hour with the P&O Express or you can take a more leisurely cruise with their SuperFerry taking just 1 hour 45 minutes.