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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Belfast to Preston
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Belfast to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Preston will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Belfast for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 24 Mar the direct ferries cover the 228 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 flight, ferry and coach for Belfast to Preston
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £55.
Distance: 123 nautical miles (228 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Belfast to Preston ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Preston ferries for today, Saturday 21 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 Belfast | 8h00 | 18:30 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Belfast to Preston
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Ferries from Belfast to Preston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 123 nautical miles (228 km) distance in 8h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Belfast to Preston are available to foot passengers.
Distance 123 nautical miles (228 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
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 PrestonYou can travel by ferry between Belfast to Preston with Stena Line for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Stena Line
FAQs: Belfast to Preston ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Preston 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 Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Belfast and Preston
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office
- 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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