Ferries from
England to Northern Ireland
Ferries from
England to Northern Ireland
There are currently 2 operators sailing 2 routes, for ferries from England to Ireland. Sailing frequency can vary throughout the year and tends to have seasonal peaks.
Ferries from England to Northern Ireland sail approximately 12 times per week and are available with Irish Ferries.
Ferries from England to Northern Ireland take approximately 8 hours to complete this crossing.
The fastest ferry from England to Northern Ireland is on the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry with Irish Ferries in 4 hours 1 minute.
Yes, you can bring your car on the ferry from England to Northern Ireland with Irish Ferries.
There are approximately 103 miles (165km) and 89 nautical miles between England and Northern Ireland.
The price of a ferry from England to Northern Ireland can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry ferry sails approximately 13 times weekly with a crossing time of 8 hours.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
The cheapest way to get to Ireland from the UK is typically by ferry, especially if booked in advance. Budget-friendly ferry operators like Stena Line, Irish Ferries, and P&O Ferries offer routes from ports such as Holyhead to Dublin, Liverpool to Dublin, or Cairnryan to Belfast. Foot passengers can find tickets for as little as $38-$50 USD one way, while taking a bus-ferry combo with companies like National Express or Sail & Rail (via Trainline) can be an economical option. Flights with budget airlines like Ryanair or Aer Lingus can also be cheap, often as low as $25-$65 USD if booked early.
If you're a British citizen, you are not legally require a passport to travel to Ireland by ferry, but you must carry a valid form of photo ID, such as a driver’s license or national ID card. However, a passport is still the best form of ID and may be required by some carriers. If you're a non-British or non-Irish citizen, you may need a passport and possibly a visa, depending on your nationality. Always confirm with your ferry operator before travel.
Unfortunately, you can't take a day trip from England to Ireland by ferry as the sailing duration is too long. We recommend that you stay overnight in Ireland to make your journey worthwhile.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From Liverpool BirkenheadEngland |
To BelfastNorthern Ireland |
Average price$494.12 |
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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.
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.
