Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry

Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry

Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry

With a selection of up to 13 sailings weekly, the port of Liverpool Birkenhead connects England with Northern Ireland. Sailing duration ranges from 8 hours to Belfast and 8 hours on the Belfast service.

Sailing information can vary based on time of year, so we’d advise you to view live sailing times and prices in our Deal Finder.

Port Address

12 Quays Terminal, Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1FE

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Liverpool Birkenhead Guide

What Ferries can I get from Birkenhead Port?

There are currently two different ferry service running from Birkenhead Port, the ferry to Belfast, and the ferry to Douglas on the Isle of Man. Please visit the specific route pages for more information, such as shipping times and fare prices.

What is the timetable for Birkenhead Port?

With 2 different ferries available, there are different timetables, with up to 15 different sailings a week. There are also different sail times, that can vary from 4 hours and 15 minutes, to 8 hours, so for more specific information about the route you wish to travel, please use our fare finding tool to find the perfect journey for you.

How do I get from Birkenhead Port to Liverpool?

It is very easy to drive here, with signposting to the port making it incredibly easy to find. If you wish to travel by public transport, you can take the train that runs every 5 minutes to the local station, which is only a 15 minute walk from the Port, or you can get the less common and slower Mersey ferry straight into the Port.

What parking is there at Birkenhead Port?

There is a pay and display parking facility at Birkenhead Port, which allows you to keep your car here for up to 5 weeks (840 hours).

How To Get To Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Port

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