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Condor Ferries · 6h 45m

Belfast to Douglas Ferry

Compare every Belfast to Douglas sailing. From £43.89 one way, 5 times a day, crossing in about 6h 45m.

  • 6h 45m crossing
  • 38 sailings a week
  • Cars carried

Belfast to Douglas sailings on Saturday 31 October

5 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.

Explorer of the Baltic
04:55Belfast
6h 30m
⚡ Fastest
11:25Douglas
£61.07
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Only 4 spaces left at this price on the 04:55 sailing.

Explorer of the Baltic
08:55Belfast
7h 15m
Foot passenger
16:10Douglas
£76.21
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Explorer of the Baltic
12:55Belfast
6h 33m
Foot passenger
19:28Douglas
£63.77
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Explorer of the Baltic
16:55Belfast
6h 59m
Foot passenger
23:54Douglas
£73.56
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Explorer of the Baltic
20:55Belfast
6h 32m
★ Cheapest
03:27Douglas (+1)
£56.19
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About the Belfast to Douglas ferry

Sailing from Belfast to Douglas takes around 6h 45m. Condor Ferries runs the route 5 times a day, and fares start from £43.89. Fares move with demand, so midweek and early-morning departures are consistently the cheapest way to cross.

Vehicles are carried on this route, so you can take a car, campervan or motorbike across and keep your luggage with you. Foot passengers are welcome on board.

Belfast to Douglas ferry timetable

There are around 38 sailings a week on this route, 5 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Belfast and Douglas are connected to.

RouteOperatorsDurationSailings / weekFromAverageVehicle
Belfast – Douglas Condor Ferries6h 45m38 £43.89£170.97 Yes
Belfast – Cairnryan Wightlink2h 15m38 £44.26£173.10 Yes
Belfast – Holyhead DFDS Seaways2h 5m10 £16.13£44.18 Foot only
Belfast – Stranraer Red Funnel8h 25m48 £53.82£231.92 Yes
Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead Wightlink6h 50m39 £44.65£175.35 Yes
Dublin – Douglas NorthLink Ferries10h57 £63.35£298.14 Yes
Liverpool – Douglas Irish Ferries4h 15m23 £28.91£94.57 Foot only
Larne – Douglas CalMac Ferries9h52 £57.73£258.16 Yes
Heysham – Douglas Red Funnel8h 5m46 £52.07£220.59 Yes

How much is the ferry from Belfast to Douglas?

One-way fares start at £43.89. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £170.97. That figure includes vehicles, multiple passengers and peak-season departures, which is why it sits well above the headline price.

Which operators sail this route?

Condor Ferries operates the Belfast – Douglas crossing. As the sole operator, availability tightens quickly in peak season, so book early.

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Taking a vehicle

Cars, campervans, motorhomes and motorbikes are all carried on the Belfast to Douglas ferry. Add your vehicle when you search and every price shown will include it, and no vehicle surcharge appears later in the booking.

Getting to Belfast

Check in opens around 90 minutes before departure for vehicles and 45 minutes for foot passengers, and closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing depending on the operator. Read our Belfast port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Douglas guide for the other end.

Belfast to Douglas ferry: your questions answered

How long is the ferry from Belfast to Douglas?

The Belfast to Douglas ferry takes approximately 6h 45m. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.

How much is the ferry from Belfast to Douglas?

One-way fares start from £43.89. The average booking on this route comes to around £170.97 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.

Who sails from Belfast to Douglas?

Condor Ferries operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.

How often does the Belfast to Douglas ferry run?

There are around 38 sailings a week on this route, which works out at 5 times a day. Frequency is usually higher in summer and over school holidays.

Can I take a car on the Belfast to Douglas ferry?

Yes. Cars, campervans and motorbikes are carried on this route. Add your vehicle at the search stage so the price you see includes it.

What is the cheapest day to sail from Belfast to Douglas?

Midweek departures, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday, are typically the cheapest, along with the earliest sailing of the day. Friday and Saturday crossings in July and August are the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book?

Prices on this route rise as departure approaches. Booking more than six weeks ahead usually secures the lowest fare; inside a week you can expect to pay substantially more, especially in peak season.

Do I need a passport for the Belfast to Douglas ferry?

Carry valid photo ID for every passenger. International crossings require a passport valid for the whole of your trip, and non-EU travellers entering the Schengen area are now subject to biometric registration at the border. Check the operator's requirements before you travel.