4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Belfast to Manchester
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Belfast to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Manchester will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Belfast for Manchester on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 271 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Stena EstridStena EddaStena EstridStena Edda
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Belfast to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 146 nautical miles (271 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €60 Average price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Belfast to Manchester Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Belfast to Manchester ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Estrid | 10:30 AM Port of Belfast | 8h00 | 6:30 PM Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Edda | 10:30 PM Port of Belfast | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Belfast to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 146 nautical miles (271 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 14 |
Fastest ferry 8h 0m |
First ferry 01:45 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Stena Line from Belfast to ManchesterYou can travel by ferry between Belfast to Manchester with Stena Line for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Belfast to Manchester
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Belfast to Manchester
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Thyme Restaurant (0.7km)
- The Dock Cafe (0.8km)
- Cast & Crew (0.9km)
- Main companies are Value Cabs and Fonacab.
- Free
- Metro service 96, Stop: Donegall Quay
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