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How long is the ferry from England to Ireland?

The crossing time by ferry from England to Ireland ranges between routes, operators and ships. The Birkenhead to Belfast ferry approximately takes 8 hours. The distance from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is approximately 89.3 nautical miles. Sailings from Liverpool to Belfast take on average 8 hours.

Fast Ferry from England to Ireland

The fastest ferry from England to Ireland is from Liverpool. The distance from Liverpool to Dublin is 117 nautical miles (216km) with a crossing time of approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes. P&O Irish Sea offer this route with a total of 12 weekly sailings.

England to Ireland Ferry Operators

The following operators sail from England to Ireland: Irish Ferries and P&O Irish Sea. Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between England and Ireland with just a few clicks using our deal finder.

What is the ferry price from England to Ireland?

The average price for the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry is around £384. Liverpool - Dublin on average is approximately $438. Prices can vary depending on the route, operator, departure time and season, we recommend using our deal finder for live prices.

Can I travel with a vehicle from England to Ireland?

The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Pembroke - Rosslare: Irish Ferries. On Liverpool to Dublin ferry you can sail with a vehicle with P&O Irish Sea. Not all ships will accept vehicles, check out our Deal Finder for the latest sailing availability, for traveling with vehicles.

England to Ireland Ferry Routes

The following routes sail between England and Ireland: Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast and Liverpool – Dublin. Please note that some routes are seasonal, whereas others sail year round. To get the most up to date sailing information for ferries from England to Ireland search in our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from England to Ireland?

From To Average price
Liverpool Birkenhead, England
Belfast, Ireland 		$462.79Average price

Ferries from England to Ireland

About England

England is the largest and most populous of the four 'home nations' that make up the United Kingdom. Geographically England is defined as the region in the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom with Scotland to the North, Wales to the West and North Ireland to the West across the Irish Sea. England can be divided into Northern England, the Midlands and Southern England with London in the South as the capital and center of finance and culture. Ferry travel is a very popular and well developed mode of reaching England, especially with visitors from Ireland and Northern Europe. It is an island after all. With a choice of numerous ferry ports on offer connecting the likes of Ireland across the Irish Sea, France across the channel and Holland across the North Sea, it is no surprise that crossings to England and its numerous world class ports are managed by some of the largest, luxurious and most well-known ferry companies in operation.

About Ireland

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, to the West of Great Britain. The island of Ireland is politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. The region has a rather diverse landscape with a ring of coastal mountains and low plains at the center of the island. With three World Heritage Sites, Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty is of great interest to many tourists. Ferry travel is a popular method of getting from Ireland to England, Wales and the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea. Crossings are year round, fast and operated by a variety of ferry company across a number of routes. Despite the relatively long crossing, France is also well connected by ferry from Ireland. The ships are reasonably well appointed and as with the crossings to the UK, there are a number of operators and routes to choose from.

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