Ferries from
Northern Ireland to England
Ferries from
Northern Ireland to England
Ferries from Northern Ireland to England sail approximately 13 times per week. Stena Line provides the ferry route from Northern Ireland to England with 13 weekly sailings.
Timetables can differ depending on the ferry company, ship type and season. Check the latest ferry timetables between Northern Ireland to England with just a few clicks using our deal finder. There are usually more schedules during the summer.
Ferry duration from Northern Ireland to England is approximately 8 hours on the Belfast to Liverpool ferry route. The distance between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead is 153 nautical miles (283km).
Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is the fastest ferry from Northern Ireland to England with a sailing time of 7 hours depending on the vessel and weather conditions.
Yes, there are overnight sailings available on the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry. The first overnight ferry departs Belfast Port at 22:30 and arrives in Liverpool at 06:30. This service is available every day.
Yes, there are cabins available on ferries from Northern Ireland to England with Stena Line.
Northern Ireland to England ferry prices can range from £36 to £639. Prices can vary by route, operator, season, whether you have a vehicle and whether you’re sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. All ferry prices can vary from season to season. Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. However, please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
You can travel on the ferry with a car from Northern Ireland to England with Stena Line on the Belfast Liverpool ferry route.
You can travel as a foot passenger from Northern Ireland to England.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From BelfastNorthern Ireland |
To Liverpool BirkenheadEngland |
Average price£312.00 |
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Yes, pets are allowed on certain routes, including Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead. Operators that allow pets include Stena Line.
Pets are generally allowed, but will be kept in a designated pet-friendly area. Requirements may vary depending on the ferry operator. For travel from Northern Ireland to England, you may need vaccinations, pet passports, and a carrier.
Foot passengers on Northern Ireland to England ferry routes usually do not have a strict luggage limit but need to handle their own bags. Vehicle passengers can generally pack belongings in their cars within reason.
Passengers can travel by direct ferry from Northern Ireland to England via various routes. View our Deal Finder for available routes, schedules and alternative routes.
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, located in the North-east part of the island of Ireland, with the Republic of Ireland in the South-west. Northern Ireland has plenty of inspirational locations, stunning landscapes and friendly people. Each region in Northern Ireland is very distinctive with much to offer. Its capital and largest city Belfast was the birthplace of the Titanic and now has the world’s largest Titanic Belfast visitor experience to uncover the story of the Titanic. The ports of Northern Ireland provide the perfect gateway to the rest of the UK by ferry with regular and high speed crossings on offer to Scotland and the Isle of Man as well as a longer crossings travelling further south to England. Ireland features many ferry departures to the UK as well as some routes to the continent via France so you could also choose to drive to Ireland and sail from there.
England is the largest and most populous of the four 'home nations' that make up the United Kingdom. Geographically England is defined as the region in the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom with Scotland to the North, Wales to the West and North Ireland to the West across the Irish Sea. England can be divided into Northern England, the Midlands and Southern England with London in the South as the capital and centre of finance and culture. Ferry travel is a very popular and well developed mode of reaching England, especially with visitors from Ireland and Northern Europe. It is an island after all. With a choice of numerous ferry ports on offer connecting the likes of Ireland across the Irish Sea, France across the channel and Holland across the North Sea, it is no surprise that crossings to England and its numerous world class ports are managed by some of the largest, luxurious and most well-known ferry companies in operation.
