Liverpool Birkenhead
Belfast
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Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast Ferries

Ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast typically sail 1 times daily and up to 13 times weekly. The Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry is operated by Stena Line. Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast Ferry Times

The earliest ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast typically departs Liverpool Birkenhead at about 10:30. The average sailing time of a Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry is approximately 7h 59m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 7h 0m.

Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferries typically range between €130* and €506*. The average price is around €339*. The cheapest ferry prices from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast start from €32*. The average price for a foot passenger is €139*. The average price for a car ferry is €386*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

What is the distance between Liverpool Birkenhead and Belfast?

The distance between Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is approximately 216.5 miles (348.5km), or 188.2 nautical miles.

Is there a Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast car ferry?

Yes, Stena Line offer a car ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Liverpool Birkenhead and Belfast.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast with Stena Line.

Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Stena Line - 13 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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Liverpool Birkenhead - Belfast Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Stena Line
Average Price 432 €*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 12
Average Sailing Duration 7h 59m
Fastest Sailing Duration 7h 0m
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 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

    The approximate duration for ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is 8h. Durations can vary by operator and season.
  • How much is the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

    Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is approximately 319 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

    There is 1 ferry operator for ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast and this is
    • Stena Line
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

    Book Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

    Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast with
    • Stena Line
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

    Yes, you can travel with a car from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast with the following operators
    • Stena Line
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast?

    Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
    • Stena Line
  • How far is Belfast from Liverpool Birkenhead?

    Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast is approximately 188 nautical miles distance apart.

Liverpool Birkenhead Belfast Ferry reviews

  • "On board"

    Only faults were outward journey the blind in the cabin would not clise. Then on return journey the lught woukd not switch off in the cabin. Other than that it was a good experience .

    'Stena Embla' travelled on Stena Embla

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  • "Getting of the ferry "

    It took a long time to get off the ferry

    'Stena Edda' travelled on Stena Edda

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  • " traveled from Belfast to the Liverpool extremely impressed with this line. Everything ran like cloc"

    traveled from Belfast to the Liverpool extremely impressed with this line. Everything ran like clockwork, beer and soft drinks (all far, far better than I had imagined), and every member of staff we encountered ashore or on board was a credit to the company. I will definitely chose this route again.

    'Stena Edda' travelled on Stena Edda

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Liverpool Birkenhead Guide

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 Guide

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.


Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 25/03/2024 and 31/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Stena Line 10:30 18:30 8 hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Stena Line 22:30 06:30 8 hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Stena Line 22:30 07:30 9 hours Sun

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