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Ferry from Douglas to Belfast

Steam Packet provides the ferry from Douglas to Belfast. Douglas Belfast ferries cost between 39€ and 429€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Douglas Belfast ferries.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Times

The first Douglas Belfast ferry typically departs from Douglas at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:00.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

The Douglas Belfast 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.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 2 weekly sailings from Douglas to Belfast provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Prices

Douglas Belfast ferry prices typically range between 39€* and 429€*. The average price is typically 170€*. The cheapest Douglas Belfast ferry prices start from 39€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 72€*. The average price for a car is 369€*.

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 March 2025.

How far is it from Douglas to Belfast?

The distance between Douglas to Belfast is approximately 104.7 miles (168.5km) or 91.0 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Douglas Belfast ferry?

Yes, Steam Packet ferries allow cars on board ferries between Douglas and Belfast. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Douglas and Belfast.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Belfast?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Steam Packet ferries between Douglas and Belfast.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Douglas to Belfast.

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Douglas - Belfast Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationIsle of Man
DestinationNorthern Ireland
No. of Operators1
OperatorsSteam Packet
Average Price€170
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings2
Average Sailing Duration2 h 45 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 45 m
First Ferry07:00
Last Ferry20:00
Distance91 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Douglas to Belfast Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

    The ferry crossing time from Douglas to Belfast is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

    Douglas to Belfast ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Belfast is 170€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Belfast?

    Steam Packet provide the ferries from Douglas to Belfast.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Belfast?

    Book ferries from Douglas to Belfast through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Belfast with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Douglas to Belfast with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Douglas and Belfast.

  • How far is Douglas to Belfast?

    The distance from Douglas to Belfast is 91 nautical miles.

Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.


Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is an important seaport in the United Kingdom, with one of the leading ferry operators, Stena Line, connecting it with Liverpool and Cairnryan. You can also reach Belfast from the Isle of Man, with seasonal services provided by Steam Packet.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, surrounded by mountains creating a specific climate beneficial to horticulture. Moreover, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan located in County Antrim, although parts of east and south Belfast are actually located in County Down. It is, then, quite a green space and offers visitors plenty of parkland and forest parks to explore from Cave Hill Country Park and Lagan Valley Regional Park to the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city.

From an architectural perspective Belfast has some fine buildings including the Edwardian City Hall and the modern Waterfront Hall. Many of the city's Victorian landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast and the Linenhall Library, were designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.

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