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Ferry from Douglas to Belfast

This Douglas Belfast ferry is operated by Steam Packet. The Douglas Belfast ferry can cost between $39.14 and $352.89, depending on booking factors. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables may differ seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Douglas Belfast ferries.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Time

The first Douglas Belfast ferry typically departs from Douglas at about 07:00.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

The Douglas Belfast ferry sails in around 2h 53m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 45m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Douglas to Belfast provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Prices

Douglas Belfast ferry prices typically range between $39.14* and $352.89*. The average price is typically $159.29*. The cheapest Douglas Belfast ferry prices start from $37.02*. The average price for a foot passenger is $58.4*. The average price for a car is $345.71*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of booking factors such as passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Douglas to Belfast?

The distance between Douglas and Belfast is approximately 104.7 miles (168.5km) or 91.0 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Douglas Belfast ferry?

Yes, cars are allowed on ferries with Steam Packet between Douglas and Belfast. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and timetables.

Can I travel as a foot passenger on the Douglas Belfast ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Douglas to Belfast with Steam Packet. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

Are pets allowed on Douglas Belfast ferries?

Currently, pets can not travel on board the ferries from Douglas to Belfast.

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Douglas - Belfast Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Steam Packet
Average Price $159*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 2h 53m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 45m
First Ferry 07:00
Last Ferry 19:30
Distance 91 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Douglas to Belfast is approximately 2h 45m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Belfast is approximately $228. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Douglas to Belfast can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Belfast?

There is 1 ferry operator for Douglas to Belfast and this is
  • Steam Packet

How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Belfast?

Ferries from Douglas to Belfast are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Douglas to Belfast with
  • Steam Packet

Can you take your car on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Douglas to Belfast with the following operators
  • Steam Packet

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Belfast from Douglas?

Douglas to Belfast is approximately 91 nautical miles distance apart.

Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.


Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is an important seaport in the United Kingdom, with one of the leading ferry operators, Stena Line, connecting it with Liverpool and Cairnryan. You can also reach Belfast from the Isle of Man, with seasonal services provided by Steam Packet.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, surrounded by mountains creating a specific climate beneficial to horticulture. Moreover, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan located in County Antrim, although parts of east and south Belfast are actually located in County Down. It is, then, quite a green space and offers visitors plenty of parkland and forest parks to explore from Cave Hill Country Park and Lagan Valley Regional Park to the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city.

From an architectural perspective Belfast has some fine buildings including the Edwardian City Hall and the modern Waterfront Hall. Many of the city's Victorian landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast and the Linenhall Library, were designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.


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