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Ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead

Stena Line provides the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead. Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries cost around $143 and $876, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries.

Ferry times from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry sailings typycally depart from Belfast at around 10:30. The last ferry leaves at 22:30.

How long is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry trip can take around 8 hours. The fastest Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry is around 8 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 13 weekly sailings from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead serviced by Stena Line. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry prices typically range between $143* and $876*. The average price is typically $587*. The cheapest ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead start from $143*. The average price for a foot passenger is $206*. The average price for a car is $700*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 25.

How far is it from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The distance between Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 217 miles (348km) or 188 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry?

Yes, Stena Line allow cars on board ferries between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Foot passengers can travel on the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry with Stena Line.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Pets can travel on ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with Stena Line. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 8h. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The average price of a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 372 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

There is 1 ferry operator for Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead and this is
  • Stena Line

How can I book ferry tickets from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead 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 Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with
  • Stena Line

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

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with the following operators
  • Stena Line

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Stena Line

How far is Liverpool Birkenhead from Belfast?

Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 188 nautical miles distance apart.

Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is a main hub in the importation and exportation of goods and for passenger ferry services. Operated by Stena Line, Belfast ferry port provides regular passenger ferry crossings to Cairnryan in Scotland and Liverpool Birkenhead in England. Run by Steam Packet, there are also seasonal services to Douglas on the Isle of Man, across the Irish Sea.

The city of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is the capital city located in County Antrim, although parts of the city spread over to County Down. The city has a long tradition in the production of Irish linen, tobacco, rope and shipbuilding. In fact, the city's main shipbuilder, Harland and Wolf, is known for building the RMS Titanic in the early 20th Century. Today, Belfast is an important centre for commerce, the arts, higher education, law, business and of course, tourism.


Liverpool Birkenhead Guide

Birkenhead is part of the extensive Liverpool dock system, located on the Wirral Peninsular, on the west bank of the River Mersey estuary. Ferries to Liverpool Birkenhead arrive in the ultra-modern Twelve Quays Ferry Terminal from Belfast, a route operated by Stena Line, or from the Isle of Man, provided by Steam Packet.

The sea has played an important part in the town's history through its port and its tradition in shipbuilding. The town's design, which was influenced by William Laird and his son John, is similar to that of Edinburgh New Town's, with sections of Birkenhead laid out in a grid pattern.

This grid was based around Hamilton Square and was started in 1826, boasting the highest number of Grade I listed buildings than any other square in England after London’s Trafalgar Square. Other interesting attractions include the Town Hall, the Queensway Tunnel Main Entrance and the Woodside Ferry Terminal.

Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-02-24 and 2025-03-02


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Stena Line 10:30 18:30 8 hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Stena Line 22:30 06:30 8 hours Everyday

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