Brittany Ferries · 5h 45m
Douglas to Dublin Ferry
Compare every Douglas to Dublin sailing. From £37.95 one way, 5 times a day, crossing in about 5h 45m.
- 5h 45m crossing
- 32 sailings a week
- Cars carried
Douglas to Dublin sailings on Saturday 31 October
5 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.
Only 7 spaces left at this price on the 05:10 sailing.
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About the Douglas to Dublin ferry
Sailing from Douglas to Dublin takes around 5h 45m. Brittany Ferries runs the route 5 times a day, and fares start from £37.95. 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.
Douglas to Dublin ferry timetable
There are around 32 sailings a week on this route, 5 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Douglas and Dublin are connected to.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas – Dublin | Brittany Ferries | 5h 45m | 32 | £37.95 | £138.43 | Yes |
| Douglas – Liverpool | Wightlink | 7h 20m | 41 | £47.33 | £191.15 | Yes |
| Douglas – Liverpool Birkenhead | NorthLink Ferries | 10h 35m | 61 | £66.81 | £324.05 | Yes |
| Douglas – Heysham | CalMac Ferries | 9h 30m | 55 | £60.69 | £278.89 | Yes |
| Douglas – Larne | Red Funnel | 7h 55m | 45 | £50.94 | £213.39 | Yes |
| Douglas – Belfast | P&O Ferries | 1h 15m | 5 | £11.05 | £27.92 | Foot only |
| Holyhead – Dublin | Irish Ferries and Stena Line | 3h 15m | 37 | £30.49 | £336.00 | Yes |
| Liverpool – Dublin | NorthLink Ferries | 8h | 62 | £67.87 | £332.19 | Yes |
| Fishguard – Dublin | Wightlink | 7h 25m | 42 | £48.17 | £196.23 | Yes |
| Pembroke – Dublin | Wightlink | 7h 30m | 42 | £48.37 | £197.45 | Yes |
How much is the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?
One-way fares start at £37.95. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £138.43. 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?
Brittany Ferries operates the Douglas – Dublin 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 Douglas to Dublin 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 Douglas
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 Douglas port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Dublin guide for the other end.
Douglas to Dublin ferry: your questions answered
How long is the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?
The Douglas to Dublin ferry takes approximately 5h 45m. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.
How much is the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?
One-way fares start from £37.95. The average booking on this route comes to around £138.43 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.
Who sails from Douglas to Dublin?
Brittany Ferries operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.
How often does the Douglas to Dublin ferry run?
There are around 32 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 Douglas to Dublin 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 Douglas to Dublin?
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 Douglas to Dublin 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.
Douglas to Liverpool
from £47.33
Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead
from £66.81
Douglas to Heysham
from £60.69
Douglas to Larne
from £50.94
Douglas to Belfast
from £11.05
Holyhead to Dublin
from £30.49
Liverpool to Dublin
from £67.87
Fishguard to Dublin
from £48.17
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