Douglas – Liverpool Birkenhead
Ferries to England
Douglas – Liverpool Birkenhead
Ferries to England
Connecting the capital town of Douglas on the Isle of Man with the port of Birkenhead in the city of Liverpool on the coast of England, this ferry route provides an essential link between the Isle of Man and the mainland. From the town of Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man, and known not only for its deep historical links that can be seen in the surrounding castles, but also as the centre of commerce for the entire island, and its steam train railway that runs along the coast, to Liverpool Birkenhead, a part of the extensive Liverpool dock system, and has played an important part in Liverpool’s deep history of shipbuilding, and has easy access to the centre of the city.
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Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead 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 ferry port is located near the southern end of Douglas on the Isle of Man. The Ferry Terminal which was built in 1965, to accommodate rising passenger numbers is located on the near side of Douglas port, closer to the promenade and provides the main hub for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company car and passenger ferry connections with ports in the UK and Ireland. Douglas is the main port of the Isle of Man and features the most extensive facilities for both commercial and private ships. The port is also the only Manx port with dedicated passenger handling facilities for multiple types of ferry.
The port of Birkenhead is located in the North West of England on the banks of the River Mersey opposite the city of Liverpool. Liverpool’s Birkenhead ferries depart from the ultra-modern Twelve Quays Terminal, off Tower Road and provide a gateway between England and Northern Ireland with a ferry service run by Stena Line. Birkenhead’s popular ferry connection with Belfast has been running for many years and has passed though the hands of numerous companies including Norse Merchant Ferries, Norfolkline, DFDS Seaways and now Stena Line. The Birkenhead crossing currently runs year round with a choice of day or night sailings. The twenty five million pound ferry terminal was opened in 2002 and boasts some top class facilities for those who pass through its doors, whether with tourist vehicles or commercial freight.
