Ferries from
England to Northern Ireland
Ferries from
England to Northern Ireland
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between England and Northern Ireland. This route is operated by 1 ferry company; Stena Line. The Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry sails 13 times per week with a scheduled sailing duration of about 8 hours.
Yes, you can get a ferry from England to Northern Ireland. Ferries to Northern Ireland from England sail approximately 13 times per week and are provided by Stena Line. Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Northern Ireland today.
The duration of the ferry from England to Northern Ireland depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the England Northern Ireland ferry also varies between routes, with the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry taking approximately 8 hours on average.
Fastest England to Northern Ireland ferry time: 7 hours
Longest England to Northern Ireland ferry time: 9 hours
The fastest ferry from England to Northern Ireland is the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast route. This ferry is provided by Stena Line and takes approximately 7 hours.
England to Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland by boat, it's best to check the latest England to Northern Ireland ferry timetable before you book.
Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast first ferry: 10:30
Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast last ferry: 22:30
There is just 1 ferry company providing this route. England to Northern Ireland ferries are operated by Stena Line.
Popular England to Northern Ireland ferry routes include:
The most popular ferry is Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast with up to 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 8 hours.
With ferries to Northern Ireland from England taking around 8 hours on average, it's not possible to do a England to Northern Ireland day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Northern Ireland from England.
Car Operators: Stena Line
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find England to Northern Ireland car ferry prices.
England to Northern Ireland ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry costs £369 on average.
Prices for the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry start from £149 for those travelling with a car and from £36 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your England to Northern Ireland ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from England to Northern Ireland are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest England to Northern Ireland ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Northern Ireland from England.
Northern Ireland to England distance: 217 miles (348km) and 188 nautical miles.
You can book England to Northern Ireland ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare England to Northern Ireland ferry prices, times and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
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