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Stena Line — Cairnryan–Belfast — public transport guide

Passenger and vehicle ferry link between Scotland and Northern Ireland; check date-specific departures and sailing updates.

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Passenger and vehicle ferry link between Scotland and Northern Ireland; check date-specific departures and sailing updates.

Paying and tapping your card

Use a booked ferry ticket; a contactless bank card does not provide automatic boarding or a regional transport cap.

How to buy a ticket

Book the right direction and passenger/vehicle type. Check identity-document and check-in requirements with Stena Line before travel.

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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