Larne - Douglas
Ferries to Isle of Man
Larne - Douglas
Ferries to Isle of Man
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Larne and Douglas. Steam Packet provides the ferry from Larne to Douglas. Larne Douglas ferries cost between $112 and $697, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Larne Douglas ferry typically departs Larne at about 02:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:00.
Ferries from Larne to Douglas sail in around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Larne to Douglas provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Larne to Douglas typically range between $112* and $697*. On average the Larne Douglas ferry is $255*. The cheapest Larne Douglas ferry prices start from $112*. The average price for a foot passenger is $121*. The average price for a car is $639*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Larne to Douglas is approximately 104 miles (167km) or 90 nautical miles.
Yes, Larne Douglas ferries allow cars onboard with Steam Packet between Larne and Douglas. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Larne and Douglas use our Deal Finder.
Steam Packet allow foot passengers on Larne Douglas ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Larne to Douglas.
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| Larne - Douglas Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Northern Ireland | |
| Destination Country | Isle of Man | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Steam Packet | |
| Average Price | $255 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 02:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 90 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
Larne is Northern Ireland's busiest passenger and car ferry port, handling around one million people and 200,000 vehicles every year. The town itself is located on the east coast of County Antrim, with its maritime history dating back over 1,000 years.
The port’s passenger facilities include excellent lounge areas, a restaurant, cash machines, shops, tourist information and a rail and bus station. The main ferry boat service operating out of the port to mainland Britain is to Cairnryan, run by P&O Irish Sea, with a crossing time of around two hours, while there is also ferry operating between Larne and Fleetwood, in the north west of England.
The town is only around 25 miles from the Scottish mainland, lying on the western side of a narrow inlet linked to the sea. The eastern side is the Magee Peninsular, and to the west is the ancient volcanic formation of Antrim Plateau. Due to Larne’s proximity to Scotland, there are magnificent views to be had towards the Mull of Kintyre, Rhins of Galloway, Islay and Paps of Jura.
Douglas is the Isle of Man's largest town and lies on the east coast of the island, on the edge of a two mile sweeping bay and beach. The offers visitors many things to do and see and its promenade is always a hive of activity. Popular things to do in the town include the guided Story of Mann trail which takes visitors around some of the most famous sites, beginning at the Manx Museum. For petrol heads, the TT Grandstand is always popular and is where spectators can get the best view of the start and finish line of the world famous Isle of Mann TT Race. A trip to the Great Union Camera Obscura on Douglas Head is also worth a visit.
Ferry services from Douglas, operated by The Steam Packet Company, depart to Heysham, Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast. Both conventional and fast ferries are available, although the fast ferries only operate between March and November. Facilities on board the boats include shops, cafes and bars.
