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Ferry from Douglas to Dublin

Steam Packet provides the ferry from Douglas to Dublin. Douglas Dublin ferries cost between 70€ and 381€, 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 Dublin ferries.

Douglas Dublin Ferry Times

The first Douglas Dublin ferry typically departs from Douglas at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 07:15.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?

The Douglas Dublin ferry trip can take around 2 hours 55 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Douglas Dublin Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Douglas to Dublin provided by Steam Packet.

Douglas Dublin Ferry Prices

Douglas Dublin ferry prices typically range between 70€* and 381€*. The average price is typically 175€*. The cheapest Douglas Dublin ferry prices start from 70€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 73€*. The average price for a car is 373€*.

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 Dublin?

The distance between Douglas to Dublin is approximately 131.6 miles (211.8km) or 114.4 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Douglas Dublin ferry?

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

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

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

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

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

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Douglas - Dublin Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationIsle of Man
DestinationIreland
No. of Operators1
OperatorsSteam Packet
Average Price€175
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings1
Average Sailing Duration2 h 55 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 55 m
First Ferry07:00
Last Ferry07:15
Distance114 Nautical Miles

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

Douglas to Dublin Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?

    The ferry crossing time from Douglas to Dublin is approximately 2 hours 55 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 Dublin?

    Douglas to Dublin ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Douglas to Dublin is 175€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Dublin?

    Steam Packet provide the ferries from Douglas to Dublin.

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

    Book ferries from Douglas to Dublin 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 Dublin?

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

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

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

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

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

  • How far is Douglas to Dublin?

    The distance from Douglas to Dublin is 114 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.


Dublin Guide

Dublin is the capital if Ireland and is located in the province of Leinster on the north east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. As Ireland's capital city it is a major tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors each year. Popular attractions in the city, whose history dates back to Viking times, is Dublin Castle which was founded in 1204, just after the Norman invasion. Other popular attractions includes the Mansion House, the Anna Livia Monument, the Molly Malone statue. Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Custom House and Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street.

Dublin's port is located on both banks of the River Liffey. On the north bank, the main port lies at the end of East Wall and North Wall, from Alexander Quay. The element of the port on the south side of the river is much smaller and lies at the beginning of the Pigeon House peninsula. Ferry services from the port depart to Holyhead in Wales, Liverpool; in England and Douglas on the Isle of Man.

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