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Liverpool Ferry

There is approximately 23 weekly sailings departing from Liverpool. Timetables can change depending on the operator and the season. Please visit our deal finder for all the latest information on available prices, departures and availability.

There are 2 ferry operators providing ferries to and from Liverpool throughout the year: P&O Irish Sea and Steam Packet.

Ferries from Liverpool connect England with 2 destinations including Ireland and Isle of Man.

Liverpool is located along the north west coast of England. The most popular ferry connections from Liverpool include those to Dublin and Douglas.


How long is the ferry from Liverpool?


The duration of ferries from Liverpool can range between 2 hours 45 minutes and 7 hours 30 minutes depending on the route and vessel.


What is the fastest ferry from Liverpool?


The fastest ferry from Liverpool is the Liverpool to Douglas ferry route with a duration of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with Steam Packet.


Ferry from Liverpool to Dublin


Ferries from Liverpool to Dublin sail approximately 2 times per day with a duration of around 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Ferry from Liverpool to Douglas


Ferries from Liverpool to Douglas sail approximately 2 times per day with a duration of around 2 hours and 45 minutes.


All ferry prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.

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Liverpool ferry prices can range based on route, destination, operator, ship, season and how you are travelling.


Can you travel with a vehicle from Liverpool?


You can travel with a car on the ferry from Liverpool Port.



Port Address

P&O Ferries Liverpool - Branch Dock 2, Gladstone, Liverpool Freeport, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 1BG, United Kingdom

Steam Packet,Landing Stage Terminal - Off St Nicholas Place, Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1DL, United Kingdom

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How To Get To Liverpool Ferry Port

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    Please note that Norfolk Line Irish Sea ferries to Belfast and Dublin depart and arrive from Liverpool Birkenhead. P&O Irish Sea Liverpool Ferries to Dublin depart and arrive within the Liverpool Freeport Terminal. Seacat and Steam packet Liverpool Ferries to Dublin and Douglas depart and arrive at the Princes Landing stage

  • Liverpool Ferry Port by Car

    Access to the edge of the city is via the M6/M62 or the M58. From the M62, follow the signs to the City Centre and then Pier Head signs to the Princes Landing Stage. From the M58 follow the A5036 and then the A565 to the Pier Head. From North Wales, take the M53, then the Wallasey Tunnel & the A59 to the Pier Head.

  • Liverpool Ferry Port by Rail

    Mainline trains pull in to Lime Street station - approximately 2 miles from the Seacat Terminal at the Princes Landing Stage. Please allow up to 60 minutes for transfer between the station & the Pier head by bus or taxi. The suburban Merseyrail system (for trains from Chester) calls at four underground stations in the city, including Lime Street. James Street station (600m) has frequent local services to and from the Wirral line and Chester. For Birkenhead, the nearest rail station is located at Hamilton Square in Birkenhead. It is within walking distance of Norse Merchant Ferries Terminal via Canning Street, which is left of the station exit. For more information and booking, please visit our trains to Liverpool pool page.

  • Liverpool Ferry Port by Bus

    Local buses depart from a variety of terminals - Queen Square (for city centre, Pier Head & Chester services); Paradise Street Bus Station (southbound and a few northbound services); & St Thomas Street (eastbound & cross-river).

  • Liverpool Ferry Port by Coach

    There is a frequent National Express service operating various coaches to Liverpool from around the UK. National Express Coaches use the station on Norton Street, northeast of Lime Street. For more information and booking, please visit our coaches to Liverpool page

  • Liverpool Ferry Port by Taxi

    Taxis May be booked in advance by calling Dany Liver Cabs on 0151 708 7080 or Mersey cabs on 0151 733 3393.

  • Liverpool Ferry Port Parking

    There are short & long term car parks near both terminals. For further information please call +44 (0) 151 707 2455.

  • Liverpool Ferry Port Accommodation

    We can also arrange hotels in Liverpool and many cities and destinations throughout Europe. For more information and booking please visit our Liverpool accommodation page.

  • Liverpool Accommodation

    If you need to spend a night at or near Liverpool ferry port before or after your trip or if you are looking for accommodation for your entire stay, please visit our Liverpool Accommodation page for the best accommodation prices and one of the largest selections available online!

Liverpool Ferry Services

Liverpool Guide

Liverpool Ferry Port

Liverpool ferry port is located on the North West coast of England, on the east side of the River Mersey and connects you with Ireland and the Isle of Man. The port is well connected with the rest of the country features numerous terminals, two of which are used for passenger and vehicle transportation by P&O Ferries and Steam Packet. P&O Ferries sail from Liverpool to Irelands’ capital city, Dublin, connecting the two iconic cities and operate from Gladstone docks in Liverpool Freeport while Steam Packet who operates the fast ferry crossing to the Isle of Man sail from the Landing Stage terminal near the Pier Head. Liverpool ferries to Belfast depart from the port at Birkenhead on the other side of the River Mersey.

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