How long is the boat from Liverpool to Belfast?

Travel by ferry to Liverpool and Belfast on the Stena Edda and the Stena Embla and see how we’re redefining ferry travel! With up to 4 daily direct sailings and a choice of day and night crossings between Northern Ireland and the heart of England, you’ll cruise across in just 8 hours.

How long does it take on a boat to Belfast?

With a selection of up to 53 Sailings Weekly, the port of Belfast connects Northern Ireland with Isle of Man, England & Scotland. Sailing durations range from 2 hours 22 minutes on the Cairnryan service to 8 hours on the Liverpool Birkenhead service.

How long is the boat from Liverpool to Belfast? – Related Questions

What is the shortest ferry crossing from UK to Ireland?

Fishguard to Rosslare is the quickest ferry crossing to Ireland from Great Britain. This route takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Stena Line operates this route with 14 weekly sailings. The next quickest route is Pembroke to Rosslare, which takes approximately 3 hours, with 16 weekly sailings.

What is the shortest ferry crossing to Northern Ireland?

The fastest ferry crossing to Northern Ireland is via the Cairnryan to Larne route, with a crossing time of approximately 2h.

How long does it take to get from England to Ireland by boat?

When riding the ferry the fastest connections from the UK to Ireland are the ferries between (1) Cairnryan and Larne – 2 hours, (2) Holyhead – Dublin 2 hours and 15 mins and (3) Cairnryan and Belfast with just 2 hours and 15 minutes sailing.

How long does it take to sail to Northern Ireland?

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between England and Northern Ireland operated by 1 ferry company – Stena Line. The Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 8 hours 0 minutes.

How long does it take on a boat from Ireland to England?

Chill out in the on-board bars and café while we glide through the Irish Sea, with a sailing time of seven hours and thirty minutes on our ferries to England. There are two sailings per day, including one overnight sailing and free accommodation for those taking the night route.

Do you need a passport on ferry from Ireland to England?

There are no routine passport controls in operation for Irish and UK citizens travelling between the 2 countries. However, you must show identification to board a ferry or an airplane, and some airlines and sea carriers only accept a passport as valid identification.

Is there a fast ferry from Dublin to Liverpool?

The Dublin Liverpool ferry route connects Ireland with England. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, P&O Irish Sea. The crossing operates up to 6 times each week with sailing durations from around 7 hours 30 minutes.

What documents do I need to travel to Belfast?

For UK nationals a passport is not strictly necessary but photographic identification is required. Check with your airline/ferry company as requirements vary. For other nationals a valid passport or national identity card required.

Can you take food onto a ferry?

Yes they are perfectly fine about taking food and drink aboard.

Can you take alcohol on ferry to Ireland?

Your tobacco and intermediate product allowances are distributed on a fractional basis. For example, you can bring in ½ litre of spirits plus 1 litre of port or 100 cigarettes plus 50 cigarillos. You are not entitled to alcohol or tobacco allowances if you are under 17.

Do your bags get checked on a ferry?

Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

What can I not bring on a ferry?

(A) Pointed edged weapons & sharp objects, pointed or bladed articles capable of causing injury including:
  • Kilt pins.
  • Axes & Hatches.
  • Arrows & Darts.
  • Crampons (grappling iron, hooked bar of iron, or plate with iron spikes used in mountaineering)
  • Harpoons & Spears.
  • Ice axes & ice picks.
  • Ice skates.