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P&O Ferries — Cairnryan–Larne — public transport guide

Ferry link between south-west Scotland and Northern Ireland; use the operator's date-specific timetable and booking tool.

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Ferry link between south-west Scotland and Northern Ireland; use the operator's date-specific timetable and booking tool.

Paying and tapping your card

Pay through the ferry booking process; bank-card acceptance does not make this a tap-on public transport service.

How to buy a ticket

Confirm the permitted travel type, availability, identity-document rules and check-in deadline when buying your ferry ticket.

Finding the right fare

Check the linked operator for the fare on your chosen route and date. Compare single, return and day-ticket options where available; booking, baggage and reservation conditions can differ.

Take this with you

  • Check your last journey home, service updates and the exact boarding stop before travelling. Timetables can change at short notice.

Check the official details

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Opening hours, access and booking terms can change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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