Douglas Liverpool Ferry

Connecting the capital town of Douglas on the Isle of Man with the city of Liverpool on the coast of England, this ferry route provides an essential and popular link between the mainland of England and the Isle of Man. From the town of Douglas, the biggest town on the island, and home to many of the main attractions of the island, including castles, shops, entertainment, and the main steam train railways, to the city of Liverpool, known for its rich history as a port city, where many of the famous ships were built, as well as being the centre of the north for shipping of commerce, and there are many famous and beautiful buildings to see here.

With up to 12 ferries running per week on this route, 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 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.

Douglas to Liverpool Ferry Alternatives

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Man to England page.

Why use Direct Ferries?

Ferries from 4412 routes and 901 ports worldwide

Trusted by over 2.5 million customers

We arrange over 1.2 million ferry crossings / year

We check up to 1 million prices for our customers daily

Douglas - Liverpool Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Steam Packet
Average Price	$182*
Average Weekly Sailings	3
Average Sailing Duration	2h 53m
Fastest Sailing Duration	2h 45m
First Ferry	07:15
Last Ferry	15:00
Distance	97 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 Liverpool?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Douglas to Liverpool 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 Liverpool?

The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Liverpool is approximately $280. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Douglas to Liverpool can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Liverpool?

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

Steam Packet

How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Liverpool?

Ferries from Douglas to Liverpool 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 Liverpool?

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

Steam Packet

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

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

Steam Packet

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

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

How far is Liverpool from Douglas?

Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 97 nautical miles distance apart.

Douglas to Liverpool Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 12 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 relevant information, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.

How long does the Ferry to Liverpool from Douglas take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 2 hours and 45 minutes, to 3 hours and 15 minutes, and this variation can be caused due to many 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 Liverpool Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Liverpool 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 helpful 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.