Belfast to Ayr ferry with Stena Line
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Belfast to Ayr
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Belfast to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Ayr will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Belfast for Ayr on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct ferries cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Belfast to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €25, and a bus costs an average of €41.
Distance: 69 nautical miles (128 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Belfast to Ayr Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 2h22 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 2h22 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:52AM | Duration 2h22 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 2h22 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 2h22 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Live departures
Belfast to Ayr ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Superfast VII | 10:30 AM Port of Belfast | 2h22 | 12:52 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Superfast VIII | 2:30 PM Port of Belfast | 2h22 | 4:52 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Superfast VII | 6:30 PM Port of Belfast | 2h22 | 8:52 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Belfast to Ayr
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 69 nautical miles (128 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Ferries per day 8 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 54 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Stena Line Belfast to Ayr
Stena Line ferries will get you between Belfast and Ayr from €52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best ferry times and tickets for your trip.
Stena Line is a Swedish ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the North Sea, Irish Sea, and Baltic Sea. The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Stena Line operates ferry services between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and Poland. In addition to traditional ferry services, Stena Line also operates a number of high-speed craft and a number of fast craft services.
Belfast to Ayr ferry information with Stena Line:
- Average Duration: 2 h 22 min
- Cheapest Price: €52
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