Ferries to Northern Ireland
Compare prices and book cheap ferry crossings to Northern Ireland operated by Stena Line, Isle of Man Steam Packet, P&O Ferries
Getting to Northern Ireland by boat
To reach Northern Ireland by boat, you can depart from 1 countries: United Kingdom. The ferries of the 3 companies (Stena Line, Isle of Man Steam Packet or P&O Ferries) that provide crossings to Northern Ireland call at 6 ports: Liverpool, Belfast, Cairnryan, Douglas, Larne and Troon.
With a network of 6 ferry lines, it is easy to reach Northern Ireland and find the perfect crossing. The ferry companies Stena Line, Isle of Man Steam Packet and P&O Ferries offer up to 8 crossings a day. Find all prices and best deals for Northern Ireland on our Vivanoda search engine.
The fastest crossing takes 2 hrs. 20 min (Cairnryan - Belfast) with a distance of 44 mi and the longest 8 hrs. (Liverpool - Belfast) with a distance of 145 mi.
Ferries to Northern Ireland in figures
Important ferries to Northern Ireland
Search Vivanoda for the fastest, longest or most frequent ferries to Northern Ireland. Compare offers from Stena Line, Isle of Man Steam Packet and P&O Ferries and book your ticket to Northern Ireland.
Most popular ferry routes to Northern Ireland
To travel to Northern Ireland by ferry, the ferry companies P&O Ferries, Isle of Man Steam Packet and Stena Line offer daily crossings from Troon, Larne, Douglas, Cairnryan, Belfast or Liverpool.
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Stena Line13 crossings a week8 hrs.145 mi
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Stena Line5 crossings a day2 hrs. 20 min44 mi
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Isle of Man Steam Packet2 crossings a week2 hrs. 50 min65 mi
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P&O Ferries33 mi
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Isle of Man Steam Packet71 mi
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P&O Ferries65 mi
Northern Ireland: When to visit?
The best time to travel in the UK is generally summer, from June to August. During this period, average temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, offering pleasant conditions for exploring the many sights and enjoying the country's magnificent landscapes. Days are also longer, which means more time to discover bustling cities such as London, Edinburgh or Belfast, as well as to explore magnificent national parks, coastlines and castles.
However, even in summer, it's important to be prepared for sudden showers and unexpected temperature changes. It's advisable to bring waterproof clothing to cope with any unforeseen weather conditions.
Main ports of call for a ferry crossing to Northern Ireland
Other ferry destinations from Northern Ireland
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