Liverpool by Norfolkline ferry
Norfolkline's ferry services to Liverpool from Belfast & Dublin take you to one of the best city break destinations in the whole of the UK offering a unique range of things to do for visitors.
With 24 ferries to Liverpool every week, and both day and night sailings available, our ferries are ideal for exploring the centre of maritime, artistic and sporting excellence that is Liverpool.
Liverpool’s successful bid to be crowned European Capital of Culture 2008 has led a cultural renaissance that is underpinned by its unrivalled architecture and heritage, including its world-famous waterfront, itself named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The magnificent architecture of the waterfront is complimented by more listed buildings and monuments than any other UK city outside London reinforcing the city’s reputation as a place of true aesthetic excellence.
As part of the run up to European Capital of Culture 2008 Liverpool celebrates its maritime legacy, featuring the opening of Liverpool's cruise liner facility, the 25th annual Mersey River Festival and the start of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, culminating in the bicentennial celebration of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Our ferries to Liverpool
Norfolkline provides ferry services to Liverpool from Belfast and Dublin with crossing times of approximately 8 and hours respectively and we have both day and night sailings in both directions. Our full sailing scehdule between Belfast and Liverpool, and Liverpool and Dublin, are presented in the routes section.
Our ferries operate from Quays Terminal in Birkenhead, which is convenient for the Liverpool itself, or for travelling further inland, and our convenient arrival and departure times mean that you will be able to get on your way with the minimum of traffic problems.
We offer great ferry fares and have regular special offers, so book a great value ferry fare to Liverpool online with Norfolkline.

Liverpool Irish Festival celebrates the links between Liverpool and Ireland.
The Liverpool Irish Festival core events take place annually in October and November. In Liverpool’s year as European Capital of Culture the 2008 Festival takes place between 17 October and 2 November.
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