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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Glasgow to Belfast
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Ferries per day
11
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Glasgow to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Belfast will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 11 ferries that leave Glasgow for Belfast on Thu, Jul 09, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct ferries cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 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.
P&O Irish Sea4:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)6:00 AMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers- P&O Irish Sea8:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 PMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea8:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 AMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea11:59 PM2h01Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)2:00 AMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea2:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)4:00 PMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea4:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)6:00 AMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea8:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 PMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea8:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 AMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea2:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)4:00 PMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea5:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)7:00 PMLarne Port€361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Glasgow to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 96 nautical miles (178 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price | €91 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Glasgow to Belfast Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h01 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Glasgow to Belfast ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Belfast ferries for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stena Line | 7:15 AM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 2h15 | 9:30 AM Port of Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 8:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Line | 11:15 AM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 2h15 | 1:30 PM Port of Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 12:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Line | 3:30 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Port of Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 4:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Line | 7:45 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 2h15 | 10:00 PM Port of Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 8:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 11:59 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h01 | 2:00 AM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
| P&O Irish Sea | 4:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 6:00 AM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Glasgow to Belfast
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Ferries from Glasgow to Belfast run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 9 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 96 nautical miles (178 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 62 sailings per week. Ferries from Glasgow to Belfast are available to foot passengers.
Distance 96 nautical miles (178 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Ferries per day 9 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 62 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 12:30 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Ferry operators: Stena Line, P&O Ferries from Glasgow to BelfastYou can travel by ferry between Glasgow to Belfast with Stena Line, P&O Ferries for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
P&O Ferries
Stena Line
FAQs: Ferry from Glasgow to Belfast
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Belfast by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Belfast, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Glasgow to Belfast
Most Glasgow to Belfast ferries use the Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) to Larne Port port pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Belfast ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Belfast port do ferries from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Port of Belfast from Belfast city centre
Port of Belfast is 6 km from Belfast city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Belfast port facilities and services
Port of Belfast has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Thyme Restaurant (0.7km), The Dock Cafe (0.8km), Cast & Crew (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Belfast.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Belfast: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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