Liverpool Birkenhead - Belfast
Ferries to Northern Ireland
Liverpool Birkenhead - Belfast
Ferries to Northern Ireland
Stena Line provides the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries cost around $173 and $707, 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 Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries.
The Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast takes approximately 8 hours on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry can range between 7 hours and 10 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 15 weekly sailings from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast.
Stena Line provide 2 sailings daily, 15 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Liverpool Birkenhead Port at approximately 09:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is with Stena Line in 7 hours.
The fastest ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast usually cost around $531.18.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast route. The first overnight ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast departs at 22:30.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast with Stena Line.
The price of a cabin on the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry ranges from $75.31 and $1,820.80, with an average price of $494.39. Please note that prices may vary depending on the type of cabin you book.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast with Stena Line.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry with Stena Line.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry with Stena Line.
The price of a ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast can vary between $173.47 and $707.34 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $155.29, with prices ranging from $46 and $284. The average price with a car is $535.21. 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 January 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 Belfast ferry.
The cheapest tickets on the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry cost approximately $173.47. However, prices can reduce to as little as $48.90 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 Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast with Stena Line.
Unfortunately, you can't take a day trip from Liverpool to Belfast 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 Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast 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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| Liverpool Birkenhead - Belfast Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | England | |
| Destination Country | Northern Ireland | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | $531 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 15 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7 h | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 188 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 January 2026.
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 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.
