Douglas Liverpool Ferry

The Douglas Liverpool ferry route connects Isle of Man with England. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Steam Packet. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 45 minutes.

Douglas Liverpool sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Man to England page.

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How long is the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 2h 45m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool?

The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 258 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Douglas to Liverpool can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Liverpool?

There is 1 ferry operator for Douglas to Liverpool and this is

Steam Packet

How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Liverpool?

Ferries from Douglas to Liverpool 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 Douglas to Liverpool?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Douglas to Liverpool with

Steam Packet

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

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Douglas to Liverpool with the following operators

Steam Packet

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Liverpool from Douglas?

Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 97 nautical miles distance apart.

Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.

Liverpool Guide

The English city of Liverpool is located on the eastern side of the River Mersey estuary, in Merseyside in the north west of the country. The Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes the Pier Head, Albert Dock and William Brown Street. The city is also home to two of the most famous Premier League football clubs in the country; Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club and matches between the two clubs are referred to as the Merseyside Derby. Also hosted by the city is the world famous Grand National which is held at the city's Aintree Racecourse. From Liverpool's industrial past, railways, transatlantic steamships, electric trains and public trams were all pioneered in the city as methods of mass transport. The world's first railway tunnels were constructed under Liverpool and 1829 and 1836 and the world's first scheduled passenger helicopter service, which operated between Liverpool and Cardiff, started in 1950.

The Port of Liverpool is one of the largest ports in the UK and is home to passenger ferry services that depart to Belfast, Dublin and to the Isle of Man.