Ferries from
Isle of Man to Ireland
Ferries from
Isle of Man to Ireland
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Douglas to Belfast and Douglas to Dublin are popular ferry trips from Isle of Man to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Isle of Man to Ireland sail approximately once a week and are operated by Steam Packet.
Isle of Man to Ireland ferry sail durations can take between 1 hour 55 minutes and 3 hours 45 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Isle of Man to Ireland takes around 1 hour 55 minutes on the Douglas to Dublin ferry with Steam Packet.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Isle of Man to Ireland with Steam Packet.
The distance between Isle of Man and Ireland is 132 miles (212km) and 114 nautical miles.
Isle of Man to Ireland ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Douglas to Belfast ferry ferry sails approximately once a week with a crossing time of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Douglas to Dublin ferry ferries sail about once a week with a sailing time of 2 hours 55 minutes.
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The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency in the heart of the Irish Sea. Falling under Norse rule in 1079, the Isle of Man draws heavy influence from the Viking era, most notably in the name ‘Tynwald’, the oldest continuously used parliament in the world. The island is also characterised by an untouched, beautiful landscape comprising idyllic beaches, rolling green plains and a rugged coastline, earning it a UNESCO Biosphere declaration in March 2016. The unspoilt terrain and winding country roads make it a top destination for cyclists and motorcyclists and the Isle of Man is perhaps most known for the world famous TT motorbike races held every May and June, attracting around 50,000 visitors each year. The Isle of Man’s main port is in Douglas on the southeast coast and, given the island’s central location in the Irish Sea, it is a useful gateway for the British Isles and the Republic of Ireland.
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.
