Prices and tickets
Larne Cairnryan ferry prices and tickets
Larne to Cairnryan ferry prices change by date, sailing time, vehicle type and demand. A foot passenger can sometimes find lower £ fares, while cars, vans, campervans and trailers usually cost more.
Use this page as a quick price guide before booking. For live sailings, check the timetable. For route choice, use compare crossings. For low fare tactics, read the cheapest crossing page.
Foot passengers
Foot passenger fares can start from lower £ prices, but the final ticket depends on date, sailing and availability.
Cars and drivers
A car ticket usually costs more than a foot ticket. Expect the £ price to change with demand, route direction and sailing time.
Vans and campers
Vehicle size matters. Height, length, trailers and campervans can push the £ fare higher.
Typical Larne Cairnryan ticket price logic
Prices are not fixed. Direct Ferries lists Larne to Cairnryan fares as varying widely by operator, season and whether you travel with a vehicle. Their UK page shows recent Larne to Cairnryan prices from around £27 to over £470, with car fares usually higher than foot passenger fares. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
| Ticket type | What affects the £ price | How to keep it lower |
|---|---|---|
| Foot passenger | Date, sailing time, availability and whether foot passengers are available on your chosen sailing. | Check multiple dates and avoid peak departures. |
| Car and driver | Vehicle fare, driver, passengers, time of travel and demand. | Compare early, late and midweek sailings. |
| Family with car | Number of passengers, car ticket, return date and extras. | Check return pricing and remove extras you do not need. |
| Van or campervan | Vehicle length, height, use type and available vehicle category. | Enter exact vehicle dimensions before comparing £ prices. |
| Trailer or roof box | Extra length, height and vehicle classification. | Check whether the extra height or length changes the fare. |
What can change the ticket price?
The same route can show different £ prices on different days. Do not only compare the headline fare. Check the full booking screen before payment.
| Price factor | Why it matters | £ impact |
|---|---|---|
| Travel date | Weekends, school holidays and busy return dates can cost more. | Can move the fare from low £ to much higher £. |
| Departure time | Popular daytime sailings may be more expensive than early or late crossings. | Check several departures before booking. |
| Vehicle type | Car, van, campervan, trailer and height can all change the fare. | Large vehicles usually cost more. |
| Ticket flexibility | Flexible tickets can cost more than fixed tickets. | Only pay extra £ for flexibility if you need it. |
| Extras | Pets, priority options, amendments and booking extras can increase the total. | Remove extras you do not need. |
Larne Cairnryan versus alternatives
Larne to Cairnryan is the direct P&O route. Belfast to Cairnryan is the main nearby alternative. Check both if the £ price matters more than using one specific port. P&O lists the Cairnryan to Larne crossing as around 2 hours with up to 6 daily crossings, while P&O also promotes route deals such as short