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Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry

The ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead typically sails 1 times daily and up to 13 times weekly. The Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry is operated by Stena Line. Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Times

The earliest Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry typically departs Belfast at about 10:29. The average sailing time of a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 7h 59m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 7h 0m.

Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead typically range between $185* and $926*. On average the Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry is $597*. The cheapest Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry prices start from $61*. The average price for a foot passenger is $259*. The average price for a Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead car ferry is $709*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is Liverpool Birkenhead from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 216.5 miles (348.5km), or 188.2 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead provided by Stena Line. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry?

Yes, Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with Stena Line.

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Stena Line - 13 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Alternatives

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Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Stena Line
Average Price A$598*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 12
Average Sailing Duration 7h 59m
Fastest Sailing Duration 7h 0m
First Ferry 10:29
Last Ferry 22:30
Distance 188 nautical miles

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

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 8h. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.
  • How much is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

    The average price of a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 282 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead and this is
    • Stena Line
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

    Ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with
    • Stena Line
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with
    • Stena Line
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

    Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
    • Stena Line
  • How far is Liverpool Birkenhead from Belfast?

    The distance between Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 188 nautical miles.

Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is a main hub in the importation and exportation of goods and for passenger ferry services. Operated by Stena Line, Belfast ferry port provides regular passenger ferry crossings to Cairnryan in Scotland and Liverpool Birkenhead in England. Run by Steam Packet, there are also seasonal services to Douglas on the Isle of Man, across the Irish Sea.

The city of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is the capital city located in County Antrim, although parts of the city spread over to County Down. The city has a long tradition in the production of Irish linen, tobacco, rope and shipbuilding. In fact, the city's main shipbuilder, Harland and Wolf, is known for building the RMS Titanic in the early 20th Century. Today, Belfast is an important centre for commerce, the arts, higher education, law, business and of course, tourism.


Liverpool Birkenhead Guide

Birkenhead is part of the extensive Liverpool dock system, located on the Wirral Peninsular, on the west bank of the River Mersey estuary. Ferries to Liverpool Birkenhead arrive in the ultra-modern Twelve Quays Ferry Terminal from Belfast, a route operated by Stena Line, or from the Isle of Man, provided by Steam Packet.

The sea has played an important part in the town's history through its port and its tradition in shipbuilding. The town's design, which was influenced by William Laird and his son John, is similar to that of Edinburgh New Town's, with sections of Birkenhead laid out in a grid pattern.

This grid was based around Hamilton Square and was started in 1826, boasting the highest number of Grade I listed buildings than any other square in England after London’s Trafalgar Square. Other interesting attractions include the Town Hall, the Queensway Tunnel Main Entrance and the Woodside Ferry Terminal.


Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 25/3/2024 and 31/3/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Stena Line 10:30 18:30 8 hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Stena Line 22:30 06:30 8 hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Stena Line 22:30 07:30 9 hours Sun

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