Douglas Belfast Ferry

There are approximately 1 weekly sailings between Douglas to Belfast. This ferry route is operated by Steam Packet. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Douglas Belfast ferries.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Times

Douglas Belfast ferry sailings typically depart from Douglas at around 07:00. The average sailing time is approximately 3h 25m.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Prices

Douglas Belfast ferry prices typically range between £28* and £329*. The average price is typically £135*. The cheapest Douglas Belfast ferry prices start from £23*. The average price for a foot passenger is £69*. The average price for a car is £305*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers vehicle type route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is it from Douglas to Belfast?

The distance between Douglas to Belfast is approximately 104.7 miles (168.5km) or 91.0 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Douglas Belfast ferry?

Yes, Steam Packet allow cars on board for ferries between Douglas and Belfast. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Douglas and Belfast.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Belfast?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Steam Packet between Douglas and Belfast.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

Steam Packet - 1 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

Douglas to Belfast Ferry Alternatives

- Douglas to Dublin

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

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Douglas - Belfast Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Steam Packet
Average Price	£108*
Average Weekly Sailings	1
Average Sailing Duration	3h 30m
Fastest Sailing Duration	2h 45m
First Ferry	07:00
Last Ferry	19:30
Distance	91 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Douglas Belfast Ferry reviews

"I was very sick"

Crew very pleasant and helpful. Seats comfortable. Good refreshments. Smooth car parking. However inevitably due to choppy seas there was a lot of sickness. The food that my friends ate looked delicious.

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"good journey"

Very comfortable crossing, staff helpful and pleasant,I would use this service again if I needed to cross to the Isle of Man again.We did not use the catering service so cannot comment on that.

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"EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE "

Is my first time that I travel in ferry, very happy with the attention, excellent service, thank you very much

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"Heysham-Douglas Crossing"

A very comfortable crossing to and from the Isle of Man. The outward journey was extremely busy but staff were very helpful in finding seating and and gave great service, cheerful at all times.

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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.

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.