Douglas
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Ferry from Douglas to Belfast

Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Douglas and Belfast.Steam Packet provides the ferry from Douglas to Belfast. Douglas Belfast ferries take around 2 hours 56 minutes. The ferry costs between $71.06 and $748.24, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Douglas to Belfast.

What's the ferry schedule from Douglas to Belfast?

The earliest Douglas Belfast ferry typically departs Douglas at about 00:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:15.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Ferries from Douglas to Belfast sail in around 2 hours 56 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Douglas Belfast Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 2 weekly sailings from Douglas to Belfast provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost fromDouglas to Belfast?

The price of a ferry from Douglas to Belfast typically range between $71.06* and $748.24*. On average the Douglas Belfast ferry is $387.19*. The cheapest Douglas Belfast ferry prices start from $71.06*. The average price for a foot passenger is $129.80*. The average price for a car is $646.78*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 February 2025.

What is the distance from Douglas to Belfast?

The distance between Douglas to Belfast is approximately 105 miles (168km) or 91 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast with a car?

Yes, Douglas Belfast ferries allow cars onboard with Steam Packet between Douglas and Belfast. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Douglas and Belfast use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Belfast?

Steam Packet allow foot passengers on Douglas Belfast ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Douglas to Belfast?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Douglas to Belfast.

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Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.


Belfast Guide

Belfast Harbour is an important seaport in the United Kingdom, with one of the leading ferry operators, Stena Line, connecting it with Liverpool and Cairnryan. You can also reach Belfast from the Isle of Man, with seasonal services provided by Steam Packet.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, surrounded by mountains creating a specific climate beneficial to horticulture. Moreover, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan located in County Antrim, although parts of east and south Belfast are actually located in County Down. It is, then, quite a green space and offers visitors plenty of parkland and forest parks to explore from Cave Hill Country Park and Lagan Valley Regional Park to the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city.

From an architectural perspective Belfast has some fine buildings including the Edwardian City Hall and the modern Waterfront Hall. Many of the city's Victorian landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast and the Linenhall Library, were designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.

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