Ferries from
England to Isle of Man
Ferries from
England to Isle of Man
England to Isle of Man ferries are operated by 1 ferry company; Steam Packet. There are currently 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings. The Liverpool to Douglas ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
The best way to get to the Isle of Man from England is by ferry. Ferries from England to Isle of Man sail 13 times per week and are provided by 1 operator; Steam Packet. Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Isle of Man today.
The duration of the ferry crossing from England to Isle of Man depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. England Isle of Man ferry crossings also vary between routes. The Liverpool to Douglas ferry takes 2 hours 45 minutes on average.
Fastest England to Isle of Man ferry: 2 hours
Longest England to Isle of Man ferry: 5 hours 25 minutes
The fastest ferry from England to Isle of Man is the Heysham to Douglas ferry route. This ferry is provided by Steam Packet and takes approximately 2 hours.
You can get ferries to Isle of Man from UK ports including Liverpool and Heysham.
England to Isle of Man ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from England to Isle of Man by boat, it's best to check the latest England to Isle of Man ferry timetable before you book.
Liverpool – Douglas first ferry: 11:15
Liverpool – Douglas last ferry: 20:00
There is 1 ferry company operating this route. England to Isle of Man ferries are provided by Steam Packet.
UK to Isle of Man ferry operators:
Steam Packet
Popular England to Isle of Man ferry routes include:
Liverpool to Douglas
Heysham to Douglas
The most popular ferry is Liverpool to Douglas with up to 1 daily and 4 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Another popular route is the Heysham to Douglas ferry with up to 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings. The Heysham to Douglas ferry takes about 3 hours 45 minutes.
With the fastest ferries to Isle of Man from England taking just 2 hours, it's possible to do an England to Isle of Man day trip.
Yes, you can get on the Isle of Man ferry from England with a car.
Car Operators: Steam Packet
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and England to Isle of Man car ferry prices.
England to Isle of Man ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not.
Liverpool to Douglas average price: £324
Heysham to Douglas average price: £299
Prices for the Liverpool to Douglas ferry start from £198 for those travelling with a car and from £30 for foot passengers. The prices for the Heysham to Douglas ferry route start from £179 for cars and from £30 for foot passengers.
The distance between England and Isle of Man is 108 miles (173km) and 94 nautical miles.
Getting a ferry to Isle of Man is one of the cheapest ways to get there. We recommend booking your England to Isle of Man ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from England to Isle of Man are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest England to Isle of Man ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Isle of Man.
How much luggage you can take on the ferry to Isle of Man from England depends on the ferry operator you're travelling with.
Steam Packet: Foot passengers can check in any amount of luggage, with each item weighing a maximum of 23kg. If you're travelling with a vehicle, you can take as much luggage as you wish.
You can book England to Isle of Man ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare England to Isle of Man ferry timetables, ferry companies and prices using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From LiverpoolEngland |
To DouglasIsle of Man |
Average price£299.00 | |
From HeyshamEngland |
To DouglasIsle of Man |
Average price£283.00 |
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