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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Preston to Belfast

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£68

Average price

£68

Fastest journey

8 h

Average duration

8 h

Ferries per day

1

Distance

228 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Preston to Belfast will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £68.

Fast ferries

Of the 1 ferries that leave Preston for Belfast every day 1 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 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.

Stena Line
21:308h00
Preston
05:30Belfast
£681One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare flight, ferry and coach for Preston to Belfast

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Preston 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 coach costs an average of £55.

Distance: 123 nautical miles (228 km)

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£49

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£55

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£50

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Average total duration

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Preston to Belfast ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:55
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
stena09:30 Preston
8h00
17:30 Belfast0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Preston to Belfast

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Ferries from Preston to Belfast run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £24 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 £24
Official Omio partners on this route
Stena Line
Distance
123 nautical miles (228 km)
Average sailing duration
8h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£41
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
5
Fastest ferry
8h 0m
First ferry
10:30
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 £24

Ferry operators: Stena Line from Preston to BelfastYou can travel by ferry between Preston to Belfast with Stena Line for as low as £24. 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
£41
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: Preston to Belfast ferries

FAQs: Take the ferry from Preston to Belfast 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 Preston to Belfast.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Preston to Belfast can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Preston to Belfast is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Preston to Belfast is 8 h   to travel the 141 mile long route, with around there are 2 ferries per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Preston to Belfast leaves at 10: 28. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Preston to Belfast leaves at 22: 30.
There are 2 ferries a day from Preston to Belfast 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 Preston to Belfast with Stena Line
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Preston to Belfast is possible with Stena Line.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Preston to Belfast 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.
When taking a ferry from Preston to Belfast, you can count on Stena Line for the best way to get you to Belfast. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service to Belfast from Preston and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
The cheapest month to travel from Preston to Belfast by ferry is January.
You have options as you can travel to Belfast from Preston 3 different ways: flight, ferry or coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Belfast

Preston
Belfast
Port of BelfastWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
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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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