Ferries from
Ireland to England
Ferries from
Ireland to England
The Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry is the main ferry route from Ireland to England. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Ireland to England sail approximately 12 times per week and are operated by Stena Line.
Ireland to England ferry sail durations can take between 3 hours 15 minutes and 28 hours 1 minute depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Ireland to England takes around 3 hours 15 minutes on the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry with Stena Line.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Ireland to England with Stena Line.
The distance between Ireland and England is 103 miles (165km) and 89 nautical miles.
Ireland to England ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry ferry sails approximately 14 times weekly with a crossing time of 8 hours.
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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, to the West of Great Britain. The island of Ireland is politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. The region has a rather diverse landscape with a ring of coastal mountains and low plains at the centre of the island. With three World Heritage Sites, Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty is of great interest to many tourists. Ferry travel is a popular method of getting from Ireland to England, Wales and the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea. Crossings are year round, fast and operated by a variety of ferry company across a number of routes. Despite the relatively long crossing, France is also well connected by ferry from Ireland. The ships are reasonably well appointed and as with the crossings to the UK, there are a number of operators and routes to choose from.
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.
