Larne Ferry Port & Tourist Information
The Port of Larne is situated on the North Channel to the north east of Belfast, County Antrim Northern Ireland. Larne has a rich heritage going back centuries and this can be seen when visiting such monuments as Ballygally Castle, a pre-history burial tomb, known locally as 'the Druids Altar' in Islandmagee and many other memorials.
Larne is a popular destination for those enjoying outdoor pursuits and to take in the area's natural beauty the 22 mile Antrim Hills Way which follows a marked route between Glenarm village and Slemish mountain all within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is an excellent way to do this.
Another popular destination a short distance along the coast is the Giants Causeway, a giant mass of basalt columns packed tightly together giving the appearance of stepping stones is a major attraction for visitors to County Antrim.
Larne Ferry Services
The Port of Larne is the most active ferry port in Northern Ireland. Almost 1 million passengers pass through the port and it handles over 600,000 vehicles annually. Larne's port provides the shortest nautical route to mainland UK and is well linked to the network of public transport.
Amenities at the ferry port are advanced and comprehensive and feature: ATM services, relaxing lounges, a convenience store, buffet-style dining, bus and railway stations and a tourist information service. Amenities are also in place for physically disabled travellers and mothers with toddlers. Short-stay and long-stay car parking facilities are available near the ferry terminal as well.
P&O Irish Sea Ferries and Stana Line provide ferry crossings from Larne.
P&O Irish Sea offers a first class passenger service from Larne to Cairnryan ferry port in Western Scotland, offering the shortest and fastest crossings from Ireland to the UK, with fast and conventional ferries. There are 8 sailings a day taking just 1 hour. Their other route is Larne and Troon. There are 2 daily crossings taking just 1 hour 50 minutes on their Troon Express Fastcraft.
Stena Line provides the other service to mainland UK. They operate a sailing from Larne to Fleetwood in north west England. There are 3 sailings per day except Saturdays when there are 2 crossings. Journey time 8 hours.