Ferries from
Northern Ireland to England
Ferries from
Northern Ireland to England
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Northern Ireland and England. This route is operated by 1 ferry company; Stena Line. The Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry sails 13 times per week with a scheduled sailing duration of about 8 hours.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Northern Ireland to England. Ferries to England from Northern Ireland 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 England today.
The duration of the ferry from Northern Ireland to England 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 Northern Ireland England ferry also varies between routes, with the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry taking approximately 8 hours on average.
Fastest Northern Ireland to England ferry time: 7 hours
Longest Northern Ireland to England ferry time: 9 hours 30 minutes
The fastest ferry from Northern Ireland to England is the Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead route. This ferry is provided by Stena Line and takes approximately 7 hours.
Northern Ireland to England 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 Northern Ireland to England by boat, it's best to check the latest Northern Ireland to England ferry timetable before you book.
There is just 1 ferry company providing this route. Northern Ireland to England ferries are operated by Stena Line.
Popular Northern Ireland to England ferry routes include:
The most popular ferry is Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead with up to 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 8 hours.
With ferries to England from Northern Ireland taking around 8 hours on average, it's not possible to do a Northern Ireland to England day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to England from Northern Ireland.
Car Operators: Stena Line
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Northern Ireland to England car ferry prices.
Northern Ireland to England 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.
Prices for the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry start from as little as £36 for foot passengers and £149 for those travelling with a car.
We recommend booking your Northern Ireland to England ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Northern Ireland to England are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Northern Ireland to England ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to England from Northern Ireland.
England to Northern Ireland distance: 217 miles (348km) and 188 nautical miles.
You can book Northern Ireland to England ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Northern Ireland to England ferry prices, times and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From BelfastNorthern Ireland |
To Liverpool BirkenheadEngland |
Average price£316.00 |
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