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Liverpool – Douglas

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Liverpool – Douglas

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Liverpool Douglas Ferry

Connecting the city of Liverpool on the coast of England with the town of Douglas on the Isle of Man, this ferry route is one of the most popular ferry routes that connects the Isle of Man with the mainland of England.

From the city of Liverpool, a beautiful city famous for its red brick buildings, as well as its history as a commerce and shipbuilding hub, and is now one of the best cities of culture in the UK, thanks to its musical heritage and lively local culture, to the town of Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man, and home to the quaint buildings and picturesque cobbled streets that are one of the most popular draws for visitors, as well as it being the main hub to the rest of the island, including the pretty steam train that runs to certain destinations on some days.

With up to 12 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, and with sail times of around 2 hours and 45 minutes, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Liverpool to Douglas 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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Liverpool - Douglas Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Steam Packet
Average Price $364*
Average Weekly Sailings 3
Average Sailing Duration 2h 53m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 45m
First Ferry 11:15
Last Ferry 20:15
Distance 97 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Liverpool to Douglas Ferry Most Popular Questions

Liverpool to Douglas 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 ferry 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 up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to Douglas from Liverpool 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 is due to numerous 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.


Liverpool to Douglas Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Douglas from Liverpool 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 useful 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.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Douglas from Liverpool?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

Liverpool to Douglas
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/17/2025 and 3/23/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Steam Packet 14:15 18:30 4 hours 15 minutes Sun
Steam Packet 15:15 19:30 4 hours 15 minutes Mon

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