Rathlin Island Ferry and Strangford Lough ferry fares
Fares for Rathlin Island and Strangford Lough ferries which take effect on 01 February 2026.
The new fares are listed below.
Ballycastle – Rathlin Ferry Service
Passenger Fares from 01 February 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
Single | Return | |
| Adult * | £8.40 | £16.80 |
| Child 5 – 15 * | £4.20 | £8.40 |
| Under 5 | Free | Free |
| Senior SmartPass Holders | Free | Free |
| 60+ SmartPass Holder | Free | Free |
| War Disablement SmartPass Holder | Free | Free |
| Registered Blind SmartPass Holder | Free | Free |
| Republic of Ireland SmartPass Holder (with Translink card) | Free | Free |
| Half Fare SmartPass Holders | £4.20 | £8.40 |
Vehicle Fares from 01 February 2026 | ||
| Vehicles and Trailers below 2.5 metres* | £14.50 | £29.00 |
| Vehicles and Trailers over 2.5 and under 6.0 metres* | £29.00 | £58.00 |
| Vehicles and Trailers over 6.0 metres and under 8.0 metres** (price includes driver) | £89.80 | £179.50 |
| Vehicles and Trailers over 8.0 metres (price includes driver) | £111.40 | £222.80 |
| Bicycle | £2.30 | £4.60 |
Pallet and Parcel Rate from 01 February 2026 | ||
| Pallet rate | £12.35 | n/a |
| Parcel rate | £3.20 | n/a |
* Discounted fares apply to island residents on presentation of a valid Rathlin Island Residents Pass. ** Please Note that VAT of 20% is charged on vehicles over 6.0 & 8.0 metres |
Strangford - Portaferry Ferry Service
Passenger fares from 01 February 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | Return | SmartCard top-up (20 journeys) | |
| Adult | £1.40 | £2.80 | £16.80 |
| Child 5 – 15 years | £0.70 | £1.40 | £7.60* |
| Child under 5 years | Free | Free | N/A |
| Half Fare SmartPass Holder | £0.70 | £1.40 | N/A |
| Senior SmartPass, 60+ SmartPass, War Disablement SmartPass, Registered Blind SmartPass Holders and Republic of Ireland SmartPass Holder (with Translink card) | Free | Free | N/A |
Vehicle Fares from 01 February 2026 | |||
| Vehicles up to 6m in length | £8.00 | £13.90 | £69.70 |
| Vehicles 6 – 8m in length | £13.90 | £25.10 | £167.30 |
| Long vehicles – each additional 2m length over 8m | £6.30 | £11.20 | £75.20 |
| Motorcycles | £4.90 | £7.60 | £43.30 |
| Vehicles with Blue Badge holder | £3.20 | £5.60 | N/A |