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Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry

Liverpool Birkenhead ferry port in England connects you with Belfast in Northern Ireland with a choice of up to 13 ferry crossings per week. The duration of the Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast crossing is from 8 hours and the crossing is operated by Stena Line.

Port Address

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

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How To Get To Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Port

  • Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Port by Car

    From the M53: Follow signs on the M53 for Wallasey Docks, which is the last turning before the exit to the Mersey Tunnel entrance to Liverpool. Follow this road (Wallasey Dock Links Road - Dock Road) for approximately two miles, keeping straight at first roundabout and then right at second roundabout (Tower Road). This takes you across the Four Bridges (Tower Road). Stena Line ferry terminal is on the left, approximately 400 yards past the bridges. From Liverpool city centre: Take the Wallasey (Kingsway) Tunnel from Liverpool. Once passing through the pay booths, take the left exit lane. At the roundabout, turn left into Gorsey Lane to a set of traffic lights, turn left and follow the Dock Road to another roundabout. Turning right takes you on to Tower Road (Four Bridges) and Stena Line Terminal is on your left. On exiting the Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel take an immediate left (u-turn) to the toll booth (unmanned - correct payment is required) from which you will enter Chester Street. Continue ahead to Canning Street and follow until the third set of traffic lights/tram crossing. Turn right and the entrance to the terminal is on the left.

  • Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Port by Train

    There are 3 railway stations located near to Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Port - Hamilton Square, Birkenhead Park and Birkenhead Central. Hamilton Square is the closest though all 3 are within walking distance of the Stena Line Terminal. For more information and booking, please visit our Trains to Birkenhead Park page.

  • Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Port Parking

    Car parking spaces are limited and available on a first come first served basis.

  • Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Port Address

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

  • Liverpool Birkenhead Accommodation

    If you’re looking to spend a night at or near Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry port before or after your trip or if you are looking for accommodation for your entire stay, please visit our Liverpool Birkenhead Accommodation page for the best accommodation prices and one of the largest selections available online!

Liverpool Birkenhead Ferry Services

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).

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