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Ireland England ferries are operated by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Ireland England ferries run about 15 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Ireland to England?

Ferry time from Ireland to England can vary between 4 hours 1 minute and 8 hours . Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Ireland to England?

The fastest crossing by ferry from Ireland to England is with Irish Ferries, on the Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry in approximately 4 hours 1 minute.

Can I take my car on the ferry from Ireland to England?

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Ireland to England. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.

How far is Ireland to England?

The distance between Ireland and England is 102.8 miles (165.4km) and 89.3 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

How much does a ferry cost from Ireland to England?

Ferry price from Ireland to England is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries sail approximately 2 times daily and up to 13 times weekly with a sailing time of 8 hours .

Ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead

Ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead sail around 2 times daily and up to 13 times weekly with a duration of about 8 hours .

Ireland to England Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Ireland to England

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Ireland England ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Ireland to England?

From To Average price
Belfast, Ireland
Liverpool Birkenhead, England 		$353.47Average price

Ferries from Ireland to England

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.

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.

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