Wightlink · 6h 50m
Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry
Compare every Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead sailing. From £44.65 one way, 6 times a day, crossing in about 6h 50m.
- 6h 50m crossing
- 39 sailings a week
- Cars carried
Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead sailings on Saturday 31 October
6 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.
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Only 5 spaces left at this price on the 21:05 sailing.
About the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry
Sailing from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead takes around 6h 50m. Wightlink runs the route 6 times a day, and fares start from £44.65. 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 Liverpool Birkenhead ferry timetable
There are around 39 sailings a week on this route, 6 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Belfast and Liverpool Birkenhead are connected to.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead | Wightlink | 6h 50m | 39 | £44.65 | £175.35 | Yes |
| Belfast – Cairnryan | Wightlink | 2h 15m | 38 | £44.26 | £173.10 | Yes |
| Belfast – Holyhead | DFDS Seaways | 2h 5m | 10 | £16.13 | £44.18 | Foot only |
| Belfast – Stranraer | Red Funnel | 8h 25m | 48 | £53.82 | £231.92 | Yes |
| Belfast – Douglas | Condor Ferries | 6h 45m | 38 | £43.89 | £170.97 | Yes |
| Dublin – Liverpool Birkenhead | Irish Ferries | 4h 25m | 24 | £29.95 | £99.28 | Yes |
| Douglas – Liverpool Birkenhead | NorthLink Ferries | 10h 35m | 61 | £66.81 | £324.05 | Yes |
How much is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?
One-way fares start at £44.65. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £175.35. 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?
Wightlink operates the Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead 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 Liverpool Birkenhead 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 Liverpool Birkenhead guide for the other end.
Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry: your questions answered
How long is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?
The Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry takes approximately 6h 50m. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.
How much is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?
One-way fares start from £44.65. The average booking on this route comes to around £175.35 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.
Who sails from Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead?
Wightlink operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.
How often does the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry run?
There are around 39 sailings a week on this route, which works out at 6 times a day. Frequency is usually higher in summer and over school holidays.
Can I take a car on the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead 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 Liverpool Birkenhead?
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 Liverpool Birkenhead 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.
Alternative crossings
Other ways to make the same journey, and nearby routes worth comparing.
Belfast to Cairnryan
from £44.26
Belfast to Holyhead
from £16.13
Belfast to Stranraer
from £53.82
Belfast to Douglas
from £43.89
Dublin to Liverpool Birkenhead
from £29.95
Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead
from £66.81
Larne to Cairnryan
from £15.46
Stranraer to Belfast
from £64.50
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