Dublin to Birkenhead ferry - Times and cheap Stena Line ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Dublin to Birkenhead

Showing times and prices for 16 Nov

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 25 m

Ferries per day

1

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Dublin to Birkenhead will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.

Fast ferries

Of the 1 ferries that leave Dublin for Birkenhead every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, 16 Nov the direct ferries cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

The slowest ferries will take 3 h 25 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.

Irish Ferries
19:553h25
Dublin
23:20Birkenhead
£301One-way
0 changes

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Compare flight and ferry for Dublin to Birkenhead

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Birkenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £23.

Distance: 116 nautical miles (215 km)

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£30

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Cheapest

£35

Average Price

4h 35m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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3h 57m

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57m

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Live departures

Dublin to Birkenhead ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Birkenhead ferries for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 18:14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
irish_ferries19:55 Dublin
3h25
23:20 Birkenhead0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Dublin to Birkenhead

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Ferries from Dublin to Birkenhead run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.

There are 7 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:15, the last at 22:35. The fastest ferry covers the 116 nautical miles (215 km) distance in 3h 25m. There are 12 sailings per week. Ferries from Dublin to Birkenhead are available to foot passengers.

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 £23
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Stena Line
Distance
116 nautical miles (215 km)
Average sailing duration
3h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Ferries per day
7
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
12
Fastest ferry
3h 25m
First ferry
01:15
Last ferry
22:35
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 £23

Ferry operators: Stena Line from Dublin to BirkenheadYou can travel by ferry between Dublin to Birkenhead with Stena Line for as low as £23. 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.
Learn more about Stena Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£51
Stena Line frequency
3 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: Dublin to Birkenhead ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Dublin to Birkenhead can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Dublin to Birkenhead is £34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Dublin to Birkenhead ferry travel time is 3 h 20 min   for the 133 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Dublin to Birkenhead leaves at 01: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Dublin to Birkenhead leaves at 22: 35.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Dublin to Birkenhead without having to change trains with Stena Line. There are 6 direct ferries from Dublin to Birkenhead each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Dublin to Birkenhead with Stena Line
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Dublin to Birkenhead is possible with Stena Line.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Dublin 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.
Take the Dublin to Birkenhead ferry with Stena Line. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the journey between Dublin and Birkenhead as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Birkenhead from Dublin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Dublin to Birkenhead is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birkenhead from Dublin including taking a flight or ferry.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dublin and Birkenhead

Dublin
Birkenhead
Dublin PortWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Alexandra Road, Dublin 1, D01 H4C6, Ireland
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
M50, Exit 7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • The Yacht (0.7km)
  • The Ferryman (0.9km)
  • Ely Bar & Grill (1km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Book in advance with FreeNow.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Dublin Port
  • Bus lines 53, 151, Stop: Dublin Port

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