Ferries from
England to Ireland
Ferries from
England to Ireland
The Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry is the main ferry route from England to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from England to Ireland sail approximately 12 times per week and are operated by Stena Line.
England to Ireland ferry sail durations can take between 3 hours 1 minute and 5 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from England to Ireland takes around 3 hours 1 minute on the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry with Stena Line.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from England to Ireland with Stena Line.
The distance between England and Ireland is 103 miles (165km) and 89 nautical miles.
England to Ireland ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry ferry sails approximately 13 times weekly with a crossing time of 8 hours.
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England comprises the central and southern parts of Great Britain which lies in the North Atlantic, separate from continental Europe. The country is the largest of the four so-called ‘home nations’ that make up the United Kingdom and also includes over 100 smaller islands including the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly. England’s capital city, London, is a vast and diverse metropolitan centre and a global capital of finance, culture and fashion. Travel by ferry is popular and convenient mode of transport amongst the British public and as an island with a wealth of first class ferry ports, England is a great departure point by ferry for many destinations, both domestic and international. Many of the worlds’ leading ferry companies are household names and operate numerous crossings serving the population of Great Britain.
Ireland is an island in North-western Europe, politically divided into the Republic and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. Its capital Dublin which was founded as a Viking settlement is now a hugely popular tourist destination with popular attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse. Other counties such as Kerry and Galway are also popular tourist spots. Ireland is simple destination to get to by sea. Ferries connect England, Isle of Man and Wales to numerous Irish ferry ports with regular crossings operating all year with the most well-known ferry companies. Northern Ireland also features a wealth of ferry connections to the UK mainland so if you are travelling from Scotland to Ireland then you could choose to drive down from Belfast or Larne. If you’re travelling from continental Europe then there’s a selection of crossings on a number of routes available from France too.
