Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead
Ferries to England
Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead
Ferries to England
Stena Line provides the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead. Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries cost around $110 and $715, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferries.
The Belfast to Liverpool ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead takes approximately 8 hours on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry can range between 7 hours and 9 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 14 weekly sailings from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead.
Stena Line provide 2 sailings daily, 14 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Belfast Port at approximately 10:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is with Stena Line in 7 hours.
The fastest ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead usually cost around $512.08.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead route. The first overnight ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead departs at 22:30.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Belfast to Liverpool with Stena Line.
The price of a cabin on the Belfast to Liverpool ferry ranges from $75.16 and $1,245.97, with an average price of $404.42. Please note that prices may vary depending on the type of cabin you book.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with Stena Line.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry with Stena Line.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead ferry with Stena Line.
The price of a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool can vary between $109.54 and $714.72 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $128.70, with prices ranging from $46 and $284. The average price with a car is $550.47. Car prices can range from $193 and $636.Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 February 2026
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Liverpool Birkenhead ferry.
The cheapest tickets on the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry cost approximately $109.54. However, prices can reduce to as little as $49.61 in the winter.
Yes, students can get a 5% discount on Liverpool to Belfast ferry tickets throughout the year. Check out our special offers page for all the latest discounts and to get the cheapest Liverpool to Belfast ferry booking.
First class is available on ferries from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead with Stena Line.
Unfortunately, you can't take a day trip from Belfast to Liverpool by ferry due to the long sailing duration. We recommend that you at least stay overnight in Belfast to make your trip worthwhile.
The best way to travel from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead is by ferry. With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Belfast - Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Northern Ireland | |
| Destination Country | England | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | $512 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7 h | |
| 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 1 February 2026.
The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 14 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this route can take around 8 hours, but be sure to remember that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, as they can be affected for numerous reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Liverpool from Belfast will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the price for you.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
