Ferry to Isle of Man
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Ferry to Isle of Man
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You can get ferries to Isle of Man from a range of destinations including Liverpool, Heysham, Belfast, Dublin & Larne. There are up to 22 ferries running per week. Ferries to Isle of Man are provided by 1 ferry operator; Steam Packet. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Isle of Man to suit you.
The Isle of Man ferry timetable varies depending on the route you choose. The Liverpool to Douglas ferry sails approximately 8 times per week, with an average duration of about 2 hours 45 minutes. The first ferry departs at 11:15 and the last ferry leaves at 21:00.
Meanwhile, the Heysham to Douglas ferry sails 12 times per week, with an average duration of about 3 hours 45 minutes. The first ferry departs at 01:45 and the last ferry departs at 15:30.
Ferries to Isle of Man are provided by 1 ferry operator; Steam Packet.
There is 1 ferry port in Isle of Man; Douglas with 7 daily and 27 weekly sailings.
The duration of the ferry to Isle of Man depends on the route. The longest route is Dublin to Douglas with an average duration of 5 hours 15 minutes, whilst the fastest route is Liverpool to Douglas with a journey time of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The fastest ferry to Isle of Man is Liverpool to Douglas. This journey usually takes 2 hours 45 minutes and costs around £290.00 on average.
The most popular ferry route to Isle of Man is the Liverpool to Douglas ferry with 8 weekly sailings and an average price of £290.00. The second most popular ferry to Isle of Man is the Heysham to Douglas ferry with 12 weekly sailings and an average price of £268.16.
You can get a ferry to the Isle of Man from various destinations in the UK.
Heysham to Douglas
Liverpool to Douglas
Belfast to Douglas
Larne to Douglas
Ferries from Isle of Man go to 5 ports. These include Liverpool, Heysham, Belfast, Dublin & Larne.
The price of the ferry to Isle of Man varies depending on the route you choose. The Liverpool to Douglas ferry costs £290.00 on average whereas the Heysham to Douglas ferry usually costs £268.16.
The cheapest ferry to Isle of Man depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Isle of Man in advance to get them at the cheapest price.
The cheapest Isle of Man ferry is Belfast to Douglas with an average price of £214.26. The journey takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on Isle of Man ferries. Isle of Man foot operators include Steam Packet.
Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Isle of Man. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane. Isle of Man car operators include Steam Packet.
Yes, you can take your bike on ferries to Isle of Man. Isle of Man bicycle operators include Steam Packet.
Unfortunately, you cannot bring your pet on the ferry to Isle of Man. However, there are plenty of alternative ferry routes that do allow you to bring your pet with you.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Isle of Man online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.
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The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. With lush rolling hills and a picture-perfect coastline, it's famous for its stunning natural beauty. It's also known for its distinctive culture - in fact, the island even has its own language. There's so much to see and do here - explore the ancient Peel Castle, delve into the island's rich history at the Manx Museum, admire the world's largest working water wheel, watch the famous TT races and sample the island's local delicacies. And the best way to explore the Isle of Man? By vintage steam train or a horse-drawn tram!