Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead
Ferries to England
Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead
Ferries to England
Connecting the capital city of Belfast in Northern Ireland with the city of Liverpool in England, this ferry route provides an essential and historical link between these two cities. From the city of Belfast, known for its long history that can be seen both through its historic shipyards, as well as through the production of many classic Irish products, such as linen and tobacco, to the city of Liverpool, a city with long links to Belfast, and with an even longer history of shipbuilding, this city is one of the perfect places to visit to see stunning architecture and many unique restaurants.
With up to 14 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Belfast to Liverpool sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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| Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | $348* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8h 0m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 188 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 14 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this route can take around 8 hours, but be sure to remember that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, as they can be affected for numerous reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Liverpool from Belfast will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the price for you.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
