Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast
Ferries to Northern Ireland
Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast
Ferries to Northern Ireland
There are around 1 daily and 12 weekly sailings from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry sailings typically depart Liverpool Birkenhead at around 10:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:30.
The average duration of a Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry is around 8h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 7h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 12 weekly ferry sailings from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. These sailings are provided by Stena Line. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry prices typically range between $166.75* and $915.38*. The average price is typically $679.05*. The cheapest Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry prices start from $67.7*. The average price for a foot passenger is $222.1*. The average price for a car is $711.68*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Liverpool Birkenhead and Belfast is approximately 216.5 miles (348.5km) or 188.2 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Liverpool Birkenhead and Belfast with Stena Line. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries with Stena Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Liverpool Birkenhead - Belfast Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | A$682* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8h 0m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 188 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port of Birkenhead is located in the North West of England on the banks of the River Mersey opposite the city of Liverpool. Liverpool’s Birkenhead ferries depart from the ultra-modern Twelve Quays Terminal, off Tower Road and provide a gateway between England and Northern Ireland with a ferry service run by Stena Line. Birkenhead’s popular ferry connection with Belfast has been running for many years and has passed though the hands of numerous companies including Norse Merchant Ferries, Norfolkline, DFDS Seaways and now Stena Line. The Birkenhead crossing currently runs year round with a choice of day or night sailings. The twenty five million pound ferry terminal was opened in 2002 and boasts some top class facilities for those who pass through its doors, whether with tourist vehicles or commercial freight.
Belfast is Northern Ireland's principal passenger ferry port with more than a million ferry passengers passing through annually. Isle of Man ferries arrive and depart at Albert Quay while Stena Line services use the Victoria terminal. With numerous ferry services operating daily and over night, Belfast port provides an excellent gateway between Northern Ireland and England, Scotland and the Isle of Man. The port is easy to access from the city centre and is well connected by motorway to the rest of Northern Ireland.
