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Book a Belfast Ferry

Belfast ferry port in Northern Ireland is served by a number of ferry routes with crossings to Douglas, Liverpool Birkenhead & Cairnryan available. With a selection of up to 49 Sailings Weekly, the port of Belfast connects Northern Ireland with Isle of Man, England & Scotland.

Sailing durations range from 2 hours 22 minutes on the Cairnryan service to 8 hours on the Liverpool Birkenhead service.

Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Belfast fare search.
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  • Belfast Accommodation

    If you’re looking to spend a night at or near Belfast Ferry port before or after your trip or if you are looking for accommodation for your entire stay, please visit our Belfast Accommodation page for the best accommodation prices and one of the largest selections available online!

Belfast Ferry Services

Belfast Guide

Belfast Ferry

Is there a ferry from Belfast?

Belfast ferries are operated by Stena Line and Steam Packet connecting Northern Ireland, UK with 3 destinations. Belfast Ferries sail around 7 times a day and up to 50 times a week.

Popular routes from Belfast

Ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan sail approximately 36 times per week with a crossing time of 2h 22m. The average price of a Belfast - Cairnryan ferry is about $368.

The Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead ferry runs 12 times per week with a duration of 7h 59m. The average price of a Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead ferry is around $357.

Where can I get a ferry from Belfast?

Belfast ferries sail to Cairnryan, Liverpool Birkenhead, Douglas.

How long is the ferry from Belfast?

Sailing time on a Belfast ferry can vary between 2h 22m and 8h 0m depending on the route, operator and season.

How much do ferries from Belfast cost?

The price of a ferry from Belfast starts at around $634.93. Belfast ferries can range between $634.93 and $91.84 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Belfast?

The fastest ferry from Belfast is on the Belfast - Cairnryan ferry in 2h 22m with Stena Line.

Is there a car ferry from Belfast?

Car ferries do sail from Belfast and are operated by Stena Line and Steam Packet. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.

Can foot passengers travel on ferries from Belfast?

Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Belfast with Stena Line, Steam Packet.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Belfast?

You can take your pet on the ferry from Belfast with Stena Line. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.

Are there cabins on ferries from Belfast?

Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Belfast. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Belfast include Stena Line, Steam Packet. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.

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