Red Funnel · 7h 55m
Douglas to Larne Ferry
Compare every Douglas to Larne sailing. From £50.94 one way, 6 times a day, crossing in about 7h 55m.
- 7h 55m crossing
- 45 sailings a week
- Cars carried
Douglas to Larne sailings on Saturday 31 October
6 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.
Foot passenger
Foot passenger
★ Cheapest
About the Douglas to Larne ferry
Red Funnel operates the Douglas – Larne crossing 6 times a day. Expect to be at sea for about 7h 55m, with one-way tickets from £50.94. Book ahead and you will normally pay closer to the £50.94 end; last-minute summer sailings are where prices climb hardest.
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.
Douglas to Larne ferry timetable
There are around 45 sailings a week on this route, 6 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Douglas and Larne are connected to.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas – Larne | Red Funnel | 7h 55m | 45 | £50.94 | £213.39 | Yes |
| Douglas – Liverpool | Wightlink | 7h 20m | 41 | £47.33 | £191.15 | Yes |
| Douglas – Dublin | Brittany Ferries | 5h 45m | 32 | £37.95 | £138.43 | Yes |
| Douglas – Liverpool Birkenhead | NorthLink Ferries | 10h 35m | 61 | £66.81 | £324.05 | Yes |
| Douglas – Heysham | CalMac Ferries | 9h 30m | 55 | £60.69 | £278.89 | Yes |
| Douglas – Belfast | P&O Ferries | 1h 15m | 5 | £11.05 | £27.92 | Foot only |
| Cairnryan – Larne | Irish Ferries | 2h | 22 | £27.74 | £89.39 | Foot only |
| Fleetwood – Larne | Wightlink | 7h 25m | 42 | £48.09 | £195.74 | Yes |
| Troon – Larne | Condor Ferries | 6h | 33 | £39.30 | £145.58 | Yes |
How much is the ferry from Douglas to Larne?
One-way fares start at £50.94. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £213.39. 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?
Red Funnel operates the Douglas – Larne crossing. As the sole operator, availability tightens quickly in peak season, so book early.
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Taking a vehicle
Cars, campervans, motorhomes and motorbikes are all carried on the Douglas to Larne 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 Douglas
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 Douglas port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Larne guide for the other end.
Douglas to Larne ferry: your questions answered
How long is the ferry from Douglas to Larne?
The Douglas to Larne ferry takes approximately 7h 55m. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.
How much is the ferry from Douglas to Larne?
One-way fares start from £50.94. The average booking on this route comes to around £213.39 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.
Who sails from Douglas to Larne?
Red Funnel operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.
How often does the Douglas to Larne ferry run?
There are around 45 sailings a week on this route, which works out at 6 times a day. Frequency is usually higher in summer and over school holidays.
Can I take a car on the Douglas to Larne 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 Douglas to Larne?
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 Douglas to Larne 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.
Alternative crossings
Other ways to make the same journey, and nearby routes worth comparing.
Douglas to Liverpool
from £47.33
Douglas to Dublin
from £37.95
Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead
from £66.81
Douglas to Heysham
from £60.69
Douglas to Belfast
from £11.05
Cairnryan to Larne
from £27.74
Fleetwood to Larne
from £48.09
Troon to Larne
from £39.30
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