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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Belfast to Birkenhead

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£43

Average price

£51

Fastest journey

8 h

Average duration

8 h

Ferries per day

2

Distance

232 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Belfast to Birkenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Belfast to Birkenhead will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £43.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Belfast for Birkenhead every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, 06 Nov the direct ferries cover the 232 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .

The slowest ferries will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Stena LineStena Estrid
10:308h00
Port of Belfast
18:30Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead)
£431One-way
0 changes
Stena LineStena Edda
22:308h00
Port of Belfast
06:30Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead)
£591One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare flight and ferry for Belfast to Birkenhead

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Birkenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £25.

Distance: 125 nautical miles (232 km)

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£45

Average Price

Cheapest

£48

Average Price

9h 0m

Average total duration

8h 0m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Belfast to Birkenhead Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
22:30
Arrival Time
06:30
Duration
8h00
Sailing Days
Thu
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
10:30
Arrival Time
18:30
Duration
8h00
Sailing Days
Thu

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Belfast to Birkenhead ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:04
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
stena09:30 Belfast
8h00
17:30 Birkenhead0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Belfast to Birkenhead

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Ferries from Belfast to Birkenhead run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £25 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £25
Official Omio partners on this route
Stena Line
Distance
125 nautical miles (232 km)
Average sailing duration
8h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£37
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
4
Fastest ferry
8h 0m
First ferry
10:28
Last ferry
22:30
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £25

Ferry operators: Stena Line from Belfast to BirkenheadYou can travel by ferry between Belfast to Birkenhead with Stena Line for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Stena Line

About
Stena Line is a Swedish ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the North Sea, Irish Sea, and Baltic Sea. The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Stena Line operates ferry services between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and Poland. In addition to traditional ferry services, Stena Line also operates a number of high-speed craft and a number of fast craft services.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 0m
Cheapest Price
£37
Stena Line frequency
2 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees vary by ticket type and timing. Economy tickets non-refundable, Flexi tickets refundable
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available. Options range from casual to fine dining.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships, including elevators, specially adapted cabins and toilets. Assistance available with prior notice.
Pets
Dogs, cats and other small pets allowed in designated areas and pet-friendly cabins. Must be kept in carriers or on leash with muzzle.
Cabin reservation
Variety of cabins available from standard to deluxe suites
Car on board

FAQs: Belfast to Birkenhead ferries

FAQs: Take the ferry from Belfast to Birkenhead with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Birkenhead.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Belfast to Birkenhead can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Belfast to Birkenhead is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Belfast to Birkenhead ferry travel time is 8 h   for the 144 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Belfast to Birkenhead leaves at 10: 28. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Belfast to Birkenhead leaves at 22: 30.
There are 2 ferries a day from Belfast to Birkenhead which require at least one change with Stena Line. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Belfast to Birkenhead with Stena Line
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Belfast to Birkenhead is possible with Stena Line.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Belfast to Birkenhead is possible with Stena Line. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
For the trip from Belfast to Birkenhead you can take a ferry with Stena Line. Be sure to check out all possible ferry operators that offer services from Belfast to Birkenhead on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Belfast, which is located around 6.1 miles (9.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Birkenhead, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Belfast to Birkenhead by ferry is January.
You have options as you can travel to Birkenhead from Belfast 3 different ways: flight, ferry or coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Belfast and Birkenhead

Belfast
Birkenhead
Port of BelfastWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
1 Corry Place, Belfast BT3 9AG, United Kingdom
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 08:00 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
  • Sunday: Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
carConnection
Car connection
M2 motorway, Exit 1A
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Thyme Restaurant (0.7km)
  • The Dock Cafe (0.8km)
  • Cast & Crew (0.9km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Value Cabs and Fonacab.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Belfast
  • Metro service 96, Stop: Donegall Quay

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