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Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast

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Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast

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Ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast

Stena Line provides the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries cost around $207 and $928, 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 Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries.

Ferry times from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast

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

How long is the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

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

Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 12 weekly sailings from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast serviced by Stena Line. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast

Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry prices typically range between $207* and $928*. The average price is typically $689*. The cheapest ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast start from $207*. The average price for a foot passenger is $218*. The average price for a car is $719*.

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 March 25.

How far is it from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast Ferry Most Popular Questions

Liverpool Birkenhead Guide

Birkenhead is part of the vast Liverpool docks system and is operated by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company. A route operated by Stena Line, Liverpool Birkenhead is a popular gateway to Belfast from the Twelve Quays Ferry Terminal, which also offers passenger and freight services to Douglas on the Isle of Man, run by Steam Packet.

The town of Birkenhead is located on the Wirral Peninsular, in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral in Merseyside, in the north west of England. The town lies on the western shores of the River Mersey, opposite the city of Liverpool, while its history has strong links with shipbuilding.

In Birkenhead itself, visitors will find one of the first publicly funded parks in Britain, designed in 1843 by Sir Joseph Paxton, while other interesting landmarks include Birkenhead Hotel, Bidston Windmill, found on a ridge behind the town, Flaybrick Watertower and Flaybrick Memorial Gardens.


Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is an important seaport in the United Kingdom, with one of the leading ferry operators, Stena Line, connecting it with Liverpool and Cairnryan. You can also reach Belfast from the Isle of Man, with seasonal services provided by Steam Packet.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, surrounded by mountains creating a specific climate beneficial to horticulture. Moreover, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan located in County Antrim, although parts of east and south Belfast are actually located in County Down. It is, then, quite a green space and offers visitors plenty of parkland and forest parks to explore from Cave Hill Country Park and Lagan Valley Regional Park to the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city.

From an architectural perspective Belfast has some fine buildings including the Edwardian City Hall and the modern Waterfront Hall. Many of the city's Victorian landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast and the Linenhall Library, were designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.

Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-24 and 2025-03-30

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Stena Line 10:30 18:30 8 hours Everyday
Stena Line 22:30 06:30 8 hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Stena Line 22:30 07:30 9 hours Sun

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