Douglas to Belfast Ferry

The Douglas to Belfast ferry is operated by Steam Packet. Douglas Belfast Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Times

Douglas Belfast ferries typically depart from Douglas at around 07:00. The average sailing time of the ferry from Belfast to Douglas is approximately 3h 37m.

Douglas to Belfast Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Douglas to Belfast typically range between $61* and $741*. On average the Douglas Belfast ferry is $281*. The cheapest Douglas Belfast ferry prices start from $55*. The average price for a foot passenger is $143*. The average price for a Douglas Belfast car ferry is $741*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

How far is Belfast from Douglas?

The distance between Douglas and Belfast is approximately 104.7 miles (168.5km), or 91.0 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

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

Are foot passengers allowed on the Douglas Belfast ferry?

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

Douglas to Belfast Ferry Alternatives

- Douglas to Dublin

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland page.

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Douglas - Belfast Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Steam Packet
Average Price	A$281*
Average Weekly Sailings	1
Average Sailing Duration	3h 37m
Fastest Sailing Duration	2h 45m
First Ferry	07:00
Last Ferry	19:30
Distance	91 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Douglas to Belfast is approximately 4h 30m. 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 Belfast?

The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Belfast is approximately 210 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Belfast?

There is 1 ferry operator for Douglas to Belfast and this is

Steam Packet

How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Belfast?

Ferries from Douglas to Belfast 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 Belfast?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Belfast with

Steam Packet

Can you take your car on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Douglas to Belfast with

Steam Packet

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

No, pets currently are not allowed onboard this ferry service.

How far is Belfast from Douglas?

The distance between Douglas to Belfast is approximately 91 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.

Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is an important seaport in the United Kingdom, with one of the leading ferry operators, Stena Line, connecting it with Liverpool and Cairnryan. You can also reach Belfast from the Isle of Man, with seasonal services provided by Steam Packet.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, surrounded by mountains creating a specific climate beneficial to horticulture. Moreover, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan located in County Antrim, although parts of east and south Belfast are actually located in County Down. It is, then, quite a green space and offers visitors plenty of parkland and forest parks to explore from Cave Hill Country Park and Lagan Valley Regional Park to the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city.

From an architectural perspective Belfast has some fine buildings including the Edwardian City Hall and the modern Waterfront Hall. Many of the city's Victorian landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast and the Linenhall Library, were designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.