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Cairnryan is a small village overlooking Lochryan and is notable today for its large modern ferry port, operated by P&O Irish Sea Ferries, which links Scotland with Larne ferry port in Northern Ireland. Cairnryan port has been of vital importance in maritime history.
Being closer by sea to Northern Ireland than Stranraer, the attractions of Cairnryan as a ferry port led to the building by P&O ferries of a roll-on roll-off terminus here in the 1970s, offering a shorter ferry crossing to Larne ferry port. More recently it has been announced that the other main ferry operator, Stena Line, is also planning to move their services from Stranraer to Cairnryan ferry port
P&O Irish Sea Ferries offers a first class ferries passenger service from the ferry port of Cairnryan to Larne, offering the shortest and fastest ferry crossings from Ireland to Great Britain, with a choice of fast ferry and conventional ferries
The Port of Cairnryan is located on the northern edge of Loch Ryan in the south west of Scotland. P & O Irish Sea Ferries offers ferry crossings from Cairnryan ferry port to Larne port with several daily ferry crossings on board of large modern ships offering excellent facilities & services to passengers.
Getting to Cairnryan ferry port:
By Car
The port of Cairnryan is situated in the South West corner of Scotland, 5 miles north of Stranraer on the A77.
From the South follow the M6/A74 past Carlisle to Gretna, & then take the A75 west. Just before Stranraer, take a right onto A751 & then A77 to Cairnryan. The Port is located 5 miles north.
From the North Cairnryan is reached by following the A77 Coast Road from Ayr
Cairnryan Ferry Port facilities:
The new P & O Irish Sea ferries Terminal offers passengers improved check-in facilities, as well as a spacious reception area, baggage handling area, children's play area, disabled & baby changing facilities, & a Fables Snack Bar & Shop
Alternative Ferry Routes:
- Troon to Larne, operated by P&O Irish Sea Ferries.
- Stranraer to Belfast, operated by Stena Line.
- Troon to Belfast, operated by Isle of Man Steam Packet.
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