Liverpool-Dublin
The crossing between Liverpool and Dublin is being operated by P&O Ferries and sails twice a day with the Norbay and Norbank ferries each way. In about 8 hours you'll cross the Irish Sea from Liverpool to Dublin and vice versa. You can choose to book either a night or a daytime crossing.
Ferry to Dublin and Liverpool
The ferry to Dublin from Liverpool and vice versa is one of the fastest crossings between the UK and Ireland and one of the most popular. This route is being operated by P&O Ferries and sails 2 times a day back and forth between Ireland and England. The crossing takes you just 8 hours to either Dublin or Liverpool port. If you want to bring your car make sure to book well in advance as the car deck is often fully booked. Dublin and Liverpool are both worth the visit so if you can pack this ferry crossing into your travel schedule both of these cities are enjoyable to visit.
On this page, you will find information and tips about this ferry service from P&O Ferries
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Ferry Liverpool-Dublin costs
If you want to travel by ferry to Liverpool or Dublin, you can expect the following prices:
- Tickets are available from P&O Ferries for €114. That is for 1 person without a car and a single journey in a chair.
- A crossing with a car and 2 people in peak season quickly costs somewhere around €220,-
The prices of the boat tickets are very dependent on the season and the crowds, as you can see above. Book early to get the most benefit and to be sure that you can bring your car, motorbike or camper on board.
Ferry prices depend on the season and crowds. View the current prices in the booking engine
Schedule Liverpool-Dublin
On the route Liverpool-Dublin there are 2 ferries leaving daily in both directions. It is possible to book night or day crossings on this route, in both directions you have this choice. In 8 hours the ferry is arriving in either Ireland or England. The crossing over the Irish sea is 219 km as the crow flies. Be sure to book in time because the ferries are often booked. Check the exact departure times in both directions in the booking module. Timetable for the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin
Ferry Liverpool to Dublin
Departure | Arrival | Type crossing |
---|---|---|
09:30 | 17:30 | Day crossing |
21:00 | 05:00 | Night crossing |
From Dublin to Liverpool
Ferry Dublin to Liverpool
Departure | Arrival | Type crossing |
---|---|---|
09:00 | 17:00 | Day crossing |
21:30 | 05:30 | Night crossing |
Sail time Liverpool – Dublin
8-hour crossing, optionally with a cabin when you ride the overnight crossing.
On board the ferry to Liverpool and Dublin
This (and more) can be expected on the P&O Ferries ships.
P&O Ferries sails with the Mistral, Norbay and Norbank ships on this crossing. These ferries take you in 8 hours across the Irish sea. Unfortunately, these ships may be unsuitable for wheelchair users due to their design.
- Restaurant
- Bars
- Cabins
- Free Wifi
- Outside deck
Port information Liverpool & Dublin
To get to the departure port, use the address and follow the signs to the terminal when arrived.
Liverpool ferry terminal
Dublin ferry terminal
Alternatives to the Dublin – Liverpool crossing
If you're looking for alternatives to the Dublin-Liverpool ferry crossing then you could also consider Holyhead (Wales) Dublin or Belfast – Liverpool. There is no other direct connection between Dublin and Liverpool so making this particular crossing is only possible with P&O Ferries.