Belfast to Liverpool Ferries
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How to get from Belfast to Liverpool by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Belfast to Liverpool ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Belfast to Liverpool can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Belfast to Liverpool ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Stena Line or Isle of Man Steam Packet. This way you can find the best deal on a Belfast Liverpool ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Stena Line ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Belfast to Liverpool simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Belfast to Liverpool Ferry Information
Ferry Belfast Liverpool: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Belfast to Liverpool, you'll find tickets range from £35 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £220 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Belfast to Liverpool route is £115. The average ferry crossing time from Belfast to Liverpool is 8 hours. The slowest ferries will take 8 hours to reach Liverpool, while the fastest boats will arrive in Liverpool in 8 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Belfast at 10:30. The last boat to Liverpool leaves the port of Belfast at 22:30.
Why travel by ferry from Belfast to Liverpool?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Belfast to Liverpool ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Liverpool. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Belfast and Liverpool?
If you want to travel between Belfast and Liverpool by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Stena Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Belfast? Where do the boats arrive in Liverpool?
Port of departure in Belfast
Stena Line ferries depart for Liverpool from the following ports in Belfast:
Port of arrival in Liverpool
Stena Line ships arrive in Liverpool from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool, it will take you at least 8 hours to cover the 145 mi between Belfast and Liverpool.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Belfast and Liverpool in winter) and the ferry company (Stena Line). There are currently 13 crossings a week between Belfast and Liverpool.
There are 1 ferry companies operating between Belfast and Liverpool: Stena Line.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Stena Line, Isle of Man Steam Packet.
Before booking, compare the prices of Stena Line, Isle of Man Steam Packet on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Belfast Liverpool ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Belfast and Liverpool, you will travel 145 mi.
To go by boat from Belfast to Liverpool, you can find prices ranging from £35 for the lowest, to £220 for the highest. The average price we observed was £115.
The first ferry leaves Belfast at 10:30 for Liverpool.
The last ferry to Liverpool usually departs from Belfast at 22:30.
What is a Belfast to Liverpool ferry crossing like?
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Belfast to Liverpool sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Belfast Liverpool cruise on board Stena Line or Isle of Man Steam Packet, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Belfast to disembarkation in Liverpool. You will also find practical information about Belfast and Liverpool.
Ready for boarding in Belfast
Here are the steps to embark before your Belfast Liverpool ferry journey begins:
- Arrival time in Belfast port / You should arrive at the Belfast ferry terminal within the time limit set by Stena Line. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Belfast Liverpool crossing / Go to the Stena Line desk at Belfast ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Liverpool / From the Belfast ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Stena Line staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Life on board the ferry between Belfast and Liverpool
On board the Stena Line ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.
Ferry arrival in Liverpool
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Liverpool:
- Approaching Liverpool Harbour / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no point in rushing. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Liverpool Harbour from the outer decks.
- If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Liverpool Harbour.
- Leave the ship and Liverpool is yours / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Liverpool. Finally, your stay in Liverpool begins in earnest!
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