The cheapest and fastest ferries from Belfast to Leeds
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Belfast to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Leeds will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £47.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Belfast for Leeds every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 298 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Belfast to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Leeds 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 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 160 nautical miles (298 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price | £55 Average Price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Belfast to Leeds Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat |
Live departures
Belfast to Leeds ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Leeds ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stena Line | 10:30 Port of Belfast | 8h00 | 18:30 Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) | 0 changesdirect | |
Stena Line | 22:30 Port of Belfast | 8h00 | 06:30 Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Belfast to Leeds
Ferries from Belfast to Leeds run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 160 nautical miles (298 km) distance in 8h 0m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Belfast to Leeds are available to foot passengers.

Distance 160 nautical miles (298 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 8h 0m |
First ferry 01:45 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Stena Line from Belfast to LeedsYou can travel by ferry between Belfast to Leeds with Stena Line for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Stena Line
FAQs: Belfast to Leeds ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Leeds by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Belfast and Leeds
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Thyme Restaurant (0.7km)
- The Dock Cafe (0.8km)
- Cast & Crew (0.9km)
- Main companies are Value Cabs and Fonacab.
- Free
- Metro service 96, Stop: Donegall Quay
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