Belfast – Douglas
Ferries to Isle of Man
Belfast – Douglas
Ferries to Isle of Man
Steam Packet provides the ferry from Belfast to Douglas. Belfast Douglas ferries cost between 70€ and 459€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Belfast Douglas ferries.
The first Belfast Douglas ferry typically departs from Belfast at around 02:30. The last ferry usually departs at 13:15.
The Belfast Douglas ferry trip can take around 2 hours 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Belfast to Douglas provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.
Belfast Douglas ferry prices typically range between 70€* and 459€*. The average price is typically 262€*. The cheapest Belfast Douglas ferry prices start from 70€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 137€*. The average price for a car is 385€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Belfast to Douglas is approximately 104.7 miles (168.5km) or 91.0 nautical miles.
Yes, Steam Packet ferries allow cars on board ferries between Belfast and Douglas. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Belfast and Douglas.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Steam Packet ferries between Belfast and Douglas.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Belfast to Douglas.
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| Belfast - Douglas Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Steam Packet | |
| Average Price | 185 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 27m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 02:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:15 | |
| Distance | 91 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Belfast Harbour is a main hub in the importation and exportation of goods and for passenger ferry services. Operated by Stena Line, Belfast ferry port provides regular passenger ferry crossings to Cairnryan in Scotland and Liverpool Birkenhead in England. Run by Steam Packet, there are also seasonal services to Douglas on the Isle of Man, across the Irish Sea.
The city of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is the capital city located in County Antrim, although parts of the city spread over to County Down. The city has a long tradition in the production of Irish linen, tobacco, rope and shipbuilding. In fact, the city's main shipbuilder, Harland and Wolf, is known for building the RMS Titanic in the early 20th Century. Today, Belfast is an important centre for commerce, the arts, higher education, law, business and of course, tourism.
Douglas is the Isle of Man's largest town and lies on the east coast of the island, on the edge of a two mile sweeping bay and beach. The offers visitors many things to do and see and its promenade is always a hive of activity. Popular things to do in the town include the guided Story of Mann trail which takes visitors around some of the most famous sites, beginning at the Manx Museum. For petrol heads, the TT Grandstand is always popular and is where spectators can get the best view of the start and finish line of the world famous Isle of Mann TT Race. A trip to the Great Union Camera Obscura on Douglas Head is also worth a visit.
Ferry services from Douglas, operated by The Steam Packet Company, depart to Heysham, Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast. Both conventional and fast ferries are available, although the fast ferries only operate between March and November. Facilities on board the boats include shops, cafes and bars.
