Heysham – Douglas
Ferries to Isle of Man
Heysham – Douglas
Ferries to Isle of Man
Steam Packet provides the ferry from Heysham to Douglas. Heysham Douglas ferries cost between 122€ and 560€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Heysham Douglas ferries.
The first Heysham Douglas ferry typically departs from Heysham at around 01:15. The last ferry usually departs at 14:45.
The Heysham Douglas ferry trip can take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 13 weekly sailings from Heysham to Douglas provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.
Heysham Douglas ferry prices typically range between 122€* and 560€*. The average price is typically 370€*. The cheapest Heysham Douglas ferry prices start from 122€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 150€*. The average price for a car is 443€*.
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 1 July 2025.
The distance between Heysham to Douglas is approximately 107.7 miles (173.3km) or 93.6 nautical miles.
Yes, Steam Packet ferries allow cars on board ferries between Heysham and Douglas. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heysham and Douglas.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Steam Packet ferries between Heysham and Douglas.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Heysham to Douglas.
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| Heysham - Douglas Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | England | |
| Destination | Isle of Man | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Steam Packet | |
| Average Price | €370 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 01:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:45 | |
| Distance | 94 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The village of Heysham can be found on the north west coast of England in the county of Lancashire. The town overlooks Morecambe Bay and is a pretty little coastal village a short distance from both Lancaster and Morecambe. The village has many beautiful 17th century cottages and is well known for its colourful floral displays, which have won Britain in Bloom's Gold Small Village prize on two occasions. Situated quite close to the village are two nuclear power stations but also areas of woodland, open grassland, sandy beaches and rock pools.
Ferry services from the village's harbour depart to the Isle of Man, operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, and to Ireland. The port's facilities include a waiting lounge with TV, some vending machines, a snack bar and restaurant, disabled toilets and a children's play area.
Douglas is the Isle of Man's largest town and lies on the east coast of the island, on the edge of a two mile sweeping bay and beach. The offers visitors many things to do and see and its promenade is always a hive of activity. Popular things to do in the town include the guided Story of Mann trail which takes visitors around some of the most famous sites, beginning at the Manx Museum. For petrol heads, the TT Grandstand is always popular and is where spectators can get the best view of the start and finish line of the world famous Isle of Mann TT Race. A trip to the Great Union Camera Obscura on Douglas Head is also worth a visit.
Ferry services from Douglas, operated by The Steam Packet Company, depart to Heysham, Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast. Both conventional and fast ferries are available, although the fast ferries only operate between March and November. Facilities on board the boats include shops, cafes and bars.
