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Arriving by Boat
Coast to Coast from Scotland to Northern Ireland in an hour! Northern Ireland has first-class ferry connections with Scotland, England and the Isle of Man. New, high-speed vessels, enhanced on-board amenities, entertainment and shopping, together with lower prices, make the car ferry a very attractive way to get to Northern Ireland.
Fares vary by season starting from £109 for a 3-day return crossing, car and driver. Check prices with the operators at time of booking.
FERRY SERVICES TO NORTHERN IRELAND
| Scotland | Operator | Does this Operator allow carriage of bicycles? |
| Cairnryan - Larne | P & O Irish Sea | Contact directly for more info |
| Stranraer - Belfast | Stena Line | Yes |
| Troon - Larne | P & O Irish Sea | Contact directly for more info |
| England | ||
| Fleetwood - Larne | Stena Line | Yes |
| Birkenhead (Liverpool) - Belfast | NorseMerchant Ferries | Only folding bicycles, that can be carried as hand luggage |
| Isle Of Man | ||
| Douglas - Belfast | Seacat | Contact directly for more info |
FERRY SERVICES BETWEEN UK & IRELAND
| Route | Operator | Does this Operator allow carriage of bicycles? |
Douglas-Dublin | Seacat & Isle of Man Steam Packet Co | Contact directly for more info |
Fishguard-Rosslare | Yes | |
Holyhead-Dublin | Official line: Car Passengers - as much as you can fit in your car. Foot Passengers - as much as you can carry. Click here for more info | |
Holyhead-Dublin | Yes | |
Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire | Yes | |
Liverpool-Dublin | Contact directly for more info | |
Liverpool-Dublin | P & O Irish Sea | |
Pembroke-Rosslare | Official line: Car Passengers - as much as you can fit in your car. Foot Passengers - as much as you can carry. Click here for more info | |
Swansea-Cork | Swansea Cork Ferries | Contact directly for more info |
FERRY SERVICES BETWEEN FRANCE & IRELAND
| Route | Operator | Does this Operator allow carriage of bicycles? |
Cherbourg-Rosslare | Official line: Car Passengers - as much as you can fit in your car. Foot Passengers - as much as you can carry. Click here for more info | |
Cork-Roscoff | Brittany Ferries | Contact directly for more info |
Roscoff-Rosslare | Official line: Car Passengers - as much as you can fit in your car. Foot Passengers - as much as you can carry. Click here for more info |
Cycle
Northern Ireland is a joint marketing initiative between Sustrans and The
Countryside Access & Activities Network. The project is kindly supported
by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Environment & Heritage Service,
Health Promotion Agency, and DRD Roads Service.