United Kingdom
Where can I go by ferry from Belfast?
2 ferry destinations from Belfast: Cairnryan and Liverpool.
All Ferries from Belfast
Belfast → Cairnryan2h 15m · Stena LineStena Line offers a choice of 12 daily sailings between Cairnryan and Belfast, taking 2 hours 15 minutes, on Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII🚗 Cars🛂 InternationalRoute guide written for the Cairnryan → Belfast direction; sailings run both ways.Belfast → Liverpool8h · Stena LineStena Line runs up to 4 daily direct sailings between Belfast and Liverpool, with day and night crossings of 8 hours🚗 Cars🛂 International
Plan your crossing from Belfast
- Cairnryan → Belfast
Stena Line offers a choice of 12 daily sailings between Cairnryan and Belfast, taking 2 hours 15 minutes, on Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII.
Source: Stena Line Cairnryan–Belfast route page, checked 2026-10-03
- Belfast → Liverpool (Birkenhead)
Stena Line runs up to 4 daily direct sailings between Belfast and Liverpool, with day and night crossings of 8 hours.
Source: Stena Line Liverpool–Belfast route page, checked 2026-10-03
Getting to the ferry in Belfast
- Birkenhead’s 12 Quays terminal is minutes from the Mersey tunnels into Liverpool and the M53
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Belfast?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan and Liverpool. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Belfast?
Yes, car ferries run from Belfast to Cairnryan, Liverpool.
How long is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool?
8h with Stena Line.
How often is the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool?
Stena Line runs up to 4 daily direct sailings between Belfast and Liverpool, with day and night crossings of 8 hours (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-03).