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Douglas Liverpool Ferry

The ferry from Douglas to Liverpool typically sails 1 times daily and up to 9 times weekly. The Douglas to Liverpool ferry is operated by Steam Packet. Douglas Liverpool Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Douglas Liverpool Ferry Times

The earliest Douglas Liverpool ferry typically departs Douglas at about 07:00. The average sailing time of a ferry from Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 2h 45m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 45m.

Douglas to Liverpool Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Douglas to Liverpool typically range between $94* and $821*. On average the Douglas Liverpool ferry is $418*. The cheapest Douglas Liverpool ferry prices start from $44*. The average price for a foot passenger is $202*. The average price for a Douglas Liverpool car ferry is $717*.

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 from Douglas?

The distance between Douglas and Liverpool is approximately 112.0 miles (180.3km), or 97.4 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Douglas to Liverpool?

Yes, there is a car ferry from Douglas to Liverpool provided by Steam Packet. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Douglas and Liverpool.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Douglas Liverpool ferry?

Yes, Douglas Liverpool ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Liverpool with Steam Packet.

Douglas Liverpool Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Steam Packet - 6 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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Douglas - Liverpool Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Steam Packet
Average Price A$405*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 8
Average Sailing Duration 2h 45m
First Ferry 07:00
Last Ferry 23:59
Distance 97 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 Douglas to Liverpool?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 2h 45m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.
  • How much is the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool?

    The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 147 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Liverpool?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Douglas to Liverpool and this is
    • Steam Packet
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Liverpool?

    Ferries from Douglas to Liverpool 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 Douglas to Liverpool?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Liverpool with
    • Steam Packet
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Douglas to Liverpool with
    • Steam Packet
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool?

    No, pets currently are not allowed onboard this ferry service.
  • How far is Liverpool from Douglas?

    The distance between Douglas to Liverpool is approximately 97 nautical miles.

Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.


Liverpool Guide

The English city of Liverpool is located on the eastern side of the River Mersey estuary, in Merseyside in the north west of the country. The Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes the Pier Head, Albert Dock and William Brown Street. The city is also home to two of the most famous Premier League football clubs in the country; Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club and matches between the two clubs are referred to as the Merseyside Derby. Also hosted by the city is the world famous Grand National which is held at the city's Aintree Racecourse. From Liverpool's industrial past, railways, transatlantic steamships, electric trains and public trams were all pioneered in the city as methods of mass transport. The world's first railway tunnels were constructed under Liverpool and 1829 and 1836 and the world's first scheduled passenger helicopter service, which operated between Liverpool and Cardiff, started in 1950.

The Port of Liverpool is one of the largest ports in the UK and is home to passenger ferry services that depart to Belfast, Dublin and to the Isle of Man.


Douglas to Liverpool Ferry Timetables

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


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Steam Packet 07:15 10:00 2 hours 45 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Steam Packet 15:00 17:45 2 hours 45 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Steam Packet 16:00 18:45 2 hours 45 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

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