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Ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings between Liverpool Birkenhead and Belfast. Stena Line provides the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries cost between $165 and $989, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

The earliest Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry typically departs Liverpool Birkenhead at about 10:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:30.

How long is the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

Ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast sail in around 8 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 8 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 13 weekly sailings from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast provided by Stena Line. Timetables can change from season to season.

Stena Line provide 13 sailings weekly.

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

The price of a ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast typically range between $163* and $976*. On average the Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry is $727*. The cheapest Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry prices start from $163*. The average price for a foot passenger is $226*. The average price for a car is $764*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.

What is the distance from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

The distance between Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is approximately 217 miles (348km) or 188 nautical miles.

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

Yes, Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries allow cars onboard with Stena Line between Liverpool Birkenhead and Belfast. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Liverpool Birkenhead and Belfast use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

Stena Line allow foot passengers on Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries.

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

Stena Line allow pets on ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast Ferry Alternatives

- Heysham to Belfast

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Liverpool Birkenhead - Belfast Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Stena Line
Average Price	A$682*
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.

How long is the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast 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 Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

The average price of a ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is approximately 404 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

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

Stena Line

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

Ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast 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 Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

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

Stena Line

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

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

Stena Line

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

Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. 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 Belfast from Liverpool Birkenhead?

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

Liverpool Birkenhead Guide

Birkenhead is part of the vast Liverpool docks system and is operated by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company. A route operated by Stena Line, Liverpool Birkenhead is a popular gateway to Belfast from the Twelve Quays Ferry Terminal, which also offers passenger and freight services to Douglas on the Isle of Man, run by Steam Packet.

The town of Birkenhead is located on the Wirral Peninsular, in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral in Merseyside, in the north west of England. The town lies on the western shores of the River Mersey, opposite the city of Liverpool, while its history has strong links with shipbuilding.

In Birkenhead itself, visitors will find one of the first publicly funded parks in Britain, designed in 1843 by Sir Joseph Paxton, while other interesting landmarks include Birkenhead Hotel, Bidston Windmill, found on a ridge behind the town, Flaybrick Watertower and Flaybrick Memorial Gardens.

Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is an important seaport in the United Kingdom, with one of the leading ferry operators, Stena Line, connecting it with Liverpool and Cairnryan. You can also reach Belfast from the Isle of Man, with seasonal services provided by Steam Packet.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, surrounded by mountains creating a specific climate beneficial to horticulture. Moreover, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan located in County Antrim, although parts of east and south Belfast are actually located in County Down. It is, then, quite a green space and offers visitors plenty of parkland and forest parks to explore from Cave Hill Country Park and Lagan Valley Regional Park to the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city.

From an architectural perspective Belfast has some fine buildings including the Edwardian City Hall and the modern Waterfront Hall. Many of the city's Victorian landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast and the Linenhall Library, were designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.

Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 13/1/2025 and 19/1/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Stena Line	10:30	18:30	8 hours	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Stena Line	22:00	06:30	8 hours 30 minutes	Tue
Stena Line	22:30	06:30	8 hours	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun