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Ferry from Douglas to Belfast

Steam Packet provides the ferry from Douglas to Belfast. Douglas Belfast ferries cost between £32 and £294, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Douglas Belfast ferries.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Times

The first Douglas Belfast ferry typically departs from Douglas at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:00.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

The Douglas Belfast ferry trip can take around 2 hours 54 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 45 minutes with Steam Packet. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 2 weekly sailings from Douglas to Belfast provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.

Steam Packet provide 2 sailings weekly.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Prices

Douglas Belfast ferry prices typically range between £32* and £294*. The average price is typically £102*. The cheapest Douglas Belfast ferry prices start from £32*. The average price for a foot passenger is £60*. The average price for a car is £294*.

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 January 25.

How far is it from Douglas to Belfast?

The distance between Douglas to Belfast is approximately 104.7 miles (168.5km) or 91 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Douglas Belfast ferry?

Yes, Steam Packet ferries allow cars on board ferries between Douglas and Belfast. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Douglas and Belfast.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Belfast?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Steam Packet ferries between Douglas and Belfast.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Douglas to Belfast.

Douglas to Belfast Ferry Alternatives

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Douglas - Belfast Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Steam Packet
Average Price £121*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 2h 53m
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 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

The ferry crossing time from Douglas to Belfast is approximately 2h 45m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Douglas to Belfast ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Belfast is £180. 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?

Book ferries from Douglas to Belfast through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Yes, you can 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 are not permitted onboard the ferries.

How far is Belfast from Douglas?

The distance between Douglas to Belfast is approximately 91 nautical Miles.

Douglas Belfast Ferry reviews

  • "I was very sick"

    Crew very pleasant and helpful. Seats comfortable. Good refreshments. Smooth car parking. However inevitably due to choppy seas there was a lot of sickness. The food that my friends ate looked delicious.

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  • "good journey"

    Very comfortable crossing, staff helpful and pleasant,I would use this service again if I needed to cross to the Isle of Man again.We did not use the catering service so cannot comment on that.

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  • "EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE "

    Is my first time that I travel in ferry, very happy with the attention, excellent service, thank you very much

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  • "Heysham-Douglas Crossing"

    A very comfortable crossing to and from the Isle of Man. The outward journey was extremely busy but staff were very helpful in finding seating and and gave great service, cheerful at all times.

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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.

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