Douglas Heysham Ferry

Connecting the capital town of Douglas on the Isle of Man with the village of Heysham on the coast of England, this ferry route provides an essential link between the Isle of Man and the coast of England. From the town of Douglas, the main commercial hub on the island, and home to several castles and steam train railways, as well as being the centre of the famous Isle of Man motorcycle race, to the village of Heysham, a small yet popular village that is known for its colourful and vibrant flower displays, as well as its rich history that can be dated back to the Stone Age.

With up to 13 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.

Douglas to Heysham 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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Douglas - Heysham Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Steam Packet
Average Price	$154*
Average Daily Sailings	1
Average Weekly Sailings	11
Average Sailing Duration	3h 45m
Fastest Sailing Duration	2h 30m
First Ferry	08:00
Last Ferry	21:00
Distance	93 nautical miles

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

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Heysham?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Douglas to Heysham is approximately 3h 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 Heysham?

The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Heysham is approximately $267. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Douglas to Heysham can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Heysham?

There is 1 ferry operator for Douglas to Heysham and this is

Steam Packet

How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Heysham?

Ferries from Douglas to Heysham 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 Heysham?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Douglas to Heysham with

Steam Packet

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

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Douglas to Heysham with the following operators

Steam Packet

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

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

How far is Heysham from Douglas?

Douglas to Heysham is approximately 93 nautical miles distance apart.

Douglas to Heysham Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this route has up to 13 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.

How long does the Ferry to Heysham from Douglas take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 3 hours and 30 minutes, to 3 hours and 45 minutes, to 4 hours, and this variation is caused for numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.

Douglas to Heysham Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Heysham from Douglas 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 ferry 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 best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.

Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Heysham from Douglas?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

Douglas to Heysham Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 1/20/2025 and 1/26/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Steam Packet	08:00	11:45	3 hours 45 minutes	Everyday
Steam Packet	19:15	23:00	3 hours 45 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Steam Packet	19:30	23:15	3 hours 45 minutes	Mon