The cheapest and fastest ferries from Bradford to Belfast
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Bradford to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Belfast will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Bradford for Belfast every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, 17 Nov the direct ferries cover the 286 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 m 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 Edda
Stena Estrid
Stena Edda
Stena EstridTravel Information
Compare flight, ferry and coach for Bradford to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 154 nautical miles (286 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price | £57 Average Price |
9h 12m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Bradford to Belfast Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Live departures
Bradford to Belfast ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Belfast ferries for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:30 Bradford | 8h00 | 17:30 Belfast | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:30 Bradford | 8h00 | 05:30 Belfast | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Bradford to Belfast
Ferries from Bradford to Belfast run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 10:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 154 nautical miles (286 km) distance in 8h 0m. There are 11 sailings per week. Ferries from Bradford to Belfast are available to foot passengers.

Distance 154 nautical miles (286 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 8h 0m |
First ferry 10:30 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Stena Line from Bradford to BelfastYou can travel by ferry between Bradford to Belfast with Stena Line for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Stena Line
FAQs: Bradford to Belfast ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to Belfast 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 Belfast, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Bradford and Belfast
- 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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