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Compare flight and ferry for Belfast to Birkenhead
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Birkenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a ferry costs an average of $58.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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$76 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Belfast to Birkenhead is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to Birkenhead:
A flight is $32 (€25) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Belfast to Birkenhead costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Birkenhead take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Birkenhead as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Birkenhead by flight.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Birkenhead by ferry.
- 10 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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