Port of Cairnryan

Ferries and Ferry Companies Operating
(Cairnryan, Wigtownshire, Scotland, UK)

There is only one ferry company operating services from Cairnryan. P&O Irish Sea Ferries operates all of the 13 daily crossings to Larne as well as the seven daily sailings in the winter months.

P&O Irish Sea Ferries

P&O Irish Sea Ferries runs the daily crossings from Cairnryan to Larne in Northern Ireland.


The company's recent investment of over four million pounds in the Port of Cairnryan has meant a dramatic improvement in the port's amenities.

P&O Irish Sea Ferries offers 13 daily sailings to Larne. During the winter season, there are seven crossings to Larne each day. The Port of Larne is situated a short drive from Belfast in Northern Ireland. Normally, the crossing to Larne takes about 1 hour, 45 minutes, while the Express Fast Ferry service reaches the Port of Larne in just 1 hour.

All ships are modern and safe. The P&O Express was built in 1998 and can carry 868 passengers and 225 vehicles.

The European Causeway has a crew of 55 and can carry 410 passengers and 375 vehicles.

The European Highlander has a crew of 55 and can transport 410 passengers and 375 vehicles. Each of the ferries are comfortably fitted for passenger traffic.