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Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry

There are around 1 daily and 12 weekly sailings from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead. This ferry crossing is available with Stena Line. Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries cost between $139.81 and $845.35, depending on booking details. Prices exclude any service fees. Please note that ferry schedules can vary by season and operator. We recommend that you use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries.

What is the ferry schedule from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The earliest Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry sailings typically depart Belfast at around 10:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:30.

How long is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The average duration of a Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead 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.

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 12 weekly ferry sailings from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead. These sailings are provided by Stena Line. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

How much does the ferry cost from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry prices typically range between $139.81* and $845.35*. The average price is typically $519.78*. The cheapest Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry prices start from $67.7*. The average price for a foot passenger is $191.75*. The average price for a car is $690.81*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

What is the distance from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The distance between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 216.5 miles (348.5km) or 188.2 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with a car?

Stena Line allow cars to travel on Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing for car ferries between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead.

Are foot passengers allowed on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead 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.

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

Pets are welcome on board Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead 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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Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Stena Line
Average Price A$523*
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.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 8h. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

The average price of a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 372 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

There is 1 ferry operator for Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead and this is
  • Stena Line

How can I book ferry tickets from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead 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 Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with
  • Stena Line

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

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with
  • Stena Line

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?

Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
  • Stena Line

How far is Liverpool Birkenhead from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is approximately 188 nautical miles.

Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is a main hub in the importation and exportation of goods and for passenger ferry services. Operated by Stena Line, Belfast ferry port provides regular passenger ferry crossings to Cairnryan in Scotland and Liverpool Birkenhead in England. Run by Steam Packet, there are also seasonal services to Douglas on the Isle of Man, across the Irish Sea.

The city of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is the capital city located in County Antrim, although parts of the city spread over to County Down. The city has a long tradition in the production of Irish linen, tobacco, rope and shipbuilding. In fact, the city's main shipbuilder, Harland and Wolf, is known for building the RMS Titanic in the early 20th Century. Today, Belfast is an important centre for commerce, the arts, higher education, law, business and of course, tourism.


Liverpool Birkenhead Guide

Birkenhead is part of the extensive Liverpool dock system, located on the Wirral Peninsular, on the west bank of the River Mersey estuary. Ferries to Liverpool Birkenhead arrive in the ultra-modern Twelve Quays Ferry Terminal from Belfast, a route operated by Stena Line, or from the Isle of Man, provided by Steam Packet.

The sea has played an important part in the town's history through its port and its tradition in shipbuilding. The town's design, which was influenced by William Laird and his son John, is similar to that of Edinburgh New Town's, with sections of Birkenhead laid out in a grid pattern.

This grid was based around Hamilton Square and was started in 1826, boasting the highest number of Grade I listed buildings than any other square in England after London’s Trafalgar Square. Other interesting attractions include the Town Hall, the Queensway Tunnel Main Entrance and the Woodside Ferry Terminal.


Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 18/11/2024 and 24/11/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Stena Line 10:30 18:30 8 hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Stena Line 22:30 06:30 8 hours Everyday

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