Ferry crossing between Cumbrae Slip and Largs

Irish Ferries · 4h 25m

Cumbrae Slip to Largs Ferry

Compare every Cumbrae Slip to Largs sailing. From £30.13 one way, 3 times a day, crossing in about 4h 25m.

  • 4h 25m crossing
  • 24 sailings a week
  • Cars carried

Cumbrae Slip to Largs sailings on Saturday 31 October

3 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.

Empress of Normandie
06:10Cumbrae Slip
4h 23m
★ Cheapest
10:33Largs
£37.81
total · free changes
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Empress of Normandie
13:40Cumbrae Slip
4h 42m
Foot passenger
18:22Largs
£46.30
total · free changes
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Empress of Normandie
21:10Cumbrae Slip
4h 13m
⚡ Fastest
01:23Largs (+1)
£39.30
total
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Only 4 spaces left at this price on the 21:10 sailing.

About the Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry

Sailing from Cumbrae Slip to Largs takes around 4h 25m. Irish Ferries runs the route 3 times a day, and fares start from £30.13. Fares move with demand, so midweek and early-morning departures are consistently the cheapest way to cross.

Vehicles are carried on this route, so you can take a car, campervan or motorbike across and keep your luggage with you. Foot passengers are welcome on board.

Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry timetable

There are around 24 sailings a week on this route, 3 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Cumbrae Slip and Largs are connected to.

RouteOperatorsDurationSailings / weekFromAverageVehicle
Cumbrae Slip – Largs Irish Ferries4h 25m24 £30.13£100.09 Yes

How much is the ferry from Cumbrae Slip to Largs?

One-way fares start at £30.13. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £100.09. That figure includes vehicles, multiple passengers and peak-season departures, which is why it sits well above the headline price.

Which operators sail this route?

Irish Ferries operates the Cumbrae Slip – Largs crossing. As the sole operator, availability tightens quickly in peak season, so book early.

Taking a vehicle

Cars, campervans, motorhomes and motorbikes are all carried on the Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry. Add your vehicle when you search and every price shown will include it, and no vehicle surcharge appears later in the booking.

Getting to Cumbrae Slip

Check in opens around 90 minutes before departure for vehicles and 45 minutes for foot passengers, and closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing depending on the operator. Read our Cumbrae Slip port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Largs guide for the other end.

Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry: your questions answered

How long is the ferry from Cumbrae Slip to Largs?

The Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry takes approximately 4h 25m. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.

How much is the ferry from Cumbrae Slip to Largs?

One-way fares start from £30.13. The average booking on this route comes to around £100.09 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.

Who sails from Cumbrae Slip to Largs?

Irish Ferries operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.

How often does the Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry run?

There are around 24 sailings a week on this route, which works out at 3 times a day. Frequency is usually higher in summer and over school holidays.

Can I take a car on the Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry?

Yes. Cars, campervans and motorbikes are carried on this route. Add your vehicle at the search stage so the price you see includes it.

What is the cheapest day to sail from Cumbrae Slip to Largs?

Midweek departures, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday, are typically the cheapest, along with the earliest sailing of the day. Friday and Saturday crossings in July and August are the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book?

Prices on this route rise as departure approaches. Booking more than six weeks ahead usually secures the lowest fare; inside a week you can expect to pay substantially more, especially in peak season.

Do I need a passport for the Cumbrae Slip to Largs ferry?

Carry valid photo ID for every passenger. International crossings require a passport valid for the whole of your trip, and non-EU travellers entering the Schengen area are now subject to biometric registration at the border. Check the operator's requirements before you travel.