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Birkenhead to Belfast ferry

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Journey Information

There are 2 daily ferries from Birkenhead to Belfast. Traveling by ferry from Birkenhead to Belfast usually takes around 8 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Stena Line ferry can make the trip in 8 hours,

Distance145 mi (233 km)
Shortest duration8h 0m
Cheapest price£36.06
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceStena Line
Ferry lines1

Price trends for ferries from Birkenhead to Belfast

Monthly average prices

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What ferry companies travel from Birkenhead to Belfast?

There is one ferry company that operates from Birkenhead to Belfast. Stena Line is the one ferry line that services this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different travel times to choose from each day.

FerryDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Stena Line28h 6m£40.76
  • Book Stena Line from Birkenhead to Belfast from £36. There are 2 Stena Line schedules from Birkenhead to Belfast and you can expect on average to pay for a Stena Line ticket to Belfast. In Birkenhead, Stena Line departs to Belfast from 12 Quays Ferry Terminal and no other station. In Belfast, Stena Line arrives at Belfast (Albert Quay) and no other station.

    An average trip on Stena Line from Birkenhead to Belfast takes 8 hours and 6 minutes , while the fastest available Stena Line trip will get you to Belfast in 8 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Stena Line offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Belfast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ferry usually takes around 8 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 145 miles (233 kilometers) from Birkenhead to Belfast. However, the fastest ferry only takes 8 hours, The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the ferry. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.

The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Birkenhead to Belfast is on Tuesday. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Tuesday is the way to go.

The earliest ferry leaves Birkenhead at 10:00. The latest ferry leaves Birkenhead at 22:00. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 2 scheduled ferries that travel from Birkenhead to Belfast every day. Of these, 2 are direct ferries, meaning that you do not have to change ferries at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the ferry leave from in Birkenhead?

Main departure station: 12 Quays Ferry Terminal

Most ferries depart from the main station in Birkenhead.

All ferry stations in Birkenhead:

  • 12 Quays Ferry Terminal

Where does the ferry arrive in Belfast?

Main arrival station: Belfast (Albert Quay)

All ferries from Birkenhead arrive at one main station in Belfast.

Ferry stations in Belfast:

  • Belfast (Albert Quay)

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