NorthLink Ferries · 10h 35m
Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry
Compare every Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead sailing. From £66.81 one way, 9 times a day, crossing in about 10h 35m.
- 10h 35m crossing
- 61 sailings a week
- Cars carried
Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead sailings on Saturday 31 October
9 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.
⚡ Fastest
Only 6 spaces left at this price on the 07:05 sailing.
Foot passenger
Only 10 spaces left at this price on the 08:50 sailing.
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Only 11 spaces left at this price on the 15:50 sailing.
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Only 10 spaces left at this price on the 19:20 sailing.
★ Cheapest
About the Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry
NorthLink Ferries operates the Douglas – Liverpool Birkenhead crossing 9 times a day. Expect to be at sea for about 10h 35m, with one-way tickets from £66.81. We compare every operator on the route in one search, so you can see the cheapest and the fastest side by side before you commit.
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 Liverpool Birkenhead ferry timetable
There are around 61 sailings a week on this route, 9 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Douglas and Liverpool Birkenhead are connected to.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas – Liverpool Birkenhead | NorthLink Ferries | 10h 35m | 61 | £66.81 | £324.05 | Yes |
| Douglas – Liverpool | Wightlink | 7h 20m | 41 | £47.33 | £191.15 | Yes |
| Douglas – Dublin | Brittany Ferries | 5h 45m | 32 | £37.95 | £138.43 | 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 |
| Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead | Wightlink | 6h 50m | 39 | £44.65 | £175.35 | Yes |
| Dublin – Liverpool Birkenhead | Irish Ferries | 4h 25m | 24 | £29.95 | £99.28 | Yes |
How much is the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead?
One-way fares start at £66.81. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £324.05. 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?
NorthLink Ferries operates the Douglas – 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 Douglas 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 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 Liverpool Birkenhead guide for the other end.
Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry: your questions answered
How long is the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead?
The Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry takes approximately 10h 35m. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.
How much is the ferry from Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead?
One-way fares start from £66.81. The average booking on this route comes to around £324.05 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.
Who sails from Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead?
NorthLink Ferries operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.
How often does the Douglas to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry run?
There are around 61 sailings a week on this route, which works out at 9 times a day. Frequency is usually higher in summer and over school holidays.
Can I take a car on the Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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.
Douglas to Liverpool
from £47.33
Douglas to Dublin
from £37.95
Douglas to Heysham
from £60.69
Douglas to Larne
from £50.94
Douglas to Belfast
from £11.05
Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead
from £44.65
Dublin to Liverpool Birkenhead
from £29.95
Dublin to Holyhead
from £30.49
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