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Ferries in the UK and Europe

Travelling within the UK or to Europe by ferry is the perfect way to travel in utter relaxation. Ferries provide endless sea views, better leg room, and an all-around more relaxed travel experience — not to mention ferries are more eco-friendly than aeroplanes. Nothing beats arriving at a new locale by water!

Most popular UK ferry routes

There are many more ferry ports in the UK than are listed below. However, the key ports to know about include Birkenhead, Belfast, Harwich, Liverpool, Dover and Holyhead. Whether you’re taking a ferry from the UK to Europe or are travelling within the UK, the number of passenger ferry ports located in the British Isles makes for easy travel by water.

UK ferry route	Schedule	Frequency	Duration	Price
Ferry Birkenhead Belfast	From 09:30 to 21:30	2 ferries per day	8h	from £34
Ferry Harwich Hoek van Holland	From 08:00 to 22:00	2 ferries per day	6 h 45 min	From £71
Ferry Belfast Birkenhead	From 9:30	1 ferry per day	8h	From £34
Ferry Belfast to Cairnryan	From 06:30 to 23:30	5 ferries per day	2 h 22 mins	From £38
Ferry Holyhead Dublin	From 02:30 to 20:30	4 ferries per day	3 h 15 mins	From £38

Ferry destinations to and from UK

Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool, London — these are just a handful of the scenic seaports within the UK. When travelling to or from Europe from the UK by ferry, chances are good you’ll get to see some of Britain’s most famous cities, by water!

Ferries and hydrofoils from UK

There are numerous providers offering ferries from the UK to Europe, including P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Stena Line, Condor Ferries and Irish Ferries. If you’re lucky, you might even get to ride on a hydrofoil, which is a type of ferry that appears to hover slightly above the water.

Ferry Holyhead to Dublin Ferry Dover to Dunkirk

Ferry Hoek van Holland to Harwich Ferry Fishguard to Rosslare

Ferry London to Amsterdam Ferry Liverpool to Dublin

Ferry destinations in England

Think the best way to travel around England is by car or train? Think again! Book a ferry from bustling port cities like London or Chester and experience England’s beautiful coast from the water. There are also plenty of ferry routes that will take you from the UK to Spain, France and beyond!

Popular ferry routes to and from England

Ferry London to Amsterdam Ferry Dover to Calais

Ferry London to to Lille Ferry Dover to Dunkirk

Ferry London to Rouen Ferry Liverpool to Dublin

Ferry destinations in Northern Ireland

Ferries from Belfast to Europe or the UK are common in this port city. After visiting the Titanic museum, listening to live music at one of the city’s cosy pubs and exploring the city centre, it’s time to hop back on the ferry to visit your next destination.

Popular ferry routes to and from Northern Ireland

Ferry Belfast to Birkenhead Ferry Belfast to Liverpool

Ferry Belfast to Birmingham Ferry Belfast to Manchester

Ferry Belfast to Glasgow Ferry Belfast to Holyhead

Ferry destinations in Wales

The primary ferry ports in Wales are located in Fishguard, Holyhead and Pembroke. Keep these ports in mind if you’re trying to travel from Wales to Ireland by ferry.

Popular ferry routes to and from Wales

Ferry Fishguard to Rosslare Ferry Holyhead to Belfast

Ferry Fishguard to Wexford Ferry Pembroke Dock to Wexford

Ferry Holyhead to Bangor Ferry Pembroke Dock to Rosslare

Top ferry companies in the UK

StenaLine

StenaLine is one of the largest ferry providers in Europe. Many of the most popular ferries to Europe from the UK are operated by StenaLine. Key UK ports for StenaLine ferries include Harwich, Belfast, Holyhead and Fishguard.

Irish Ferries

Irish Ferries is one of the most popular ferry operators in Ireland, with the two most popular ports being Dublin and Rosslare. From these ports, travellers can reach Pembroke, Holyhead and Dover in the UK, and Calais and Cherbourg in France.

DFDS

DFDS is a Danish company, with one of the largest ferry networks in Europe. Ferries to Europe from the UK run regularly from ports such as Dover, Newcastle and Newhaven.

Booking UK ferry tickets with Omio

Omio is collaborating with some of the top ferry operators in Europe to cover more than 700 ferry routes in countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece and, of course, the United Kingdom. Book your ferry tickets directly with Omio, so you can just relax and sail through your journey.

Travelling by ferry is special, as no other mode of transportation provides perks such as great travel flexibility and onboard entertainment. Whether you’re travelling solo, with family or in a group, ferry is the word. Use Omio to compare ferries with trains, buses and flights so you can find the most convenient option for your next adventure.

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You can request to change or cancel your ticket by contacting our customer service team on our help centre page. Costs may vary depending on the company.

Most ferries have services or special seats for passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities. To benefit from this, please show up to the port before the recommended check-in times so the company staff can accommodate you.

Some islands only allow residents to bring their vehicles in, especially during the summer period. You can consult the ferry company to confirm if there are restrictions.

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