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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 ferry with prices starting from €40. 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 ferry costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Belfast to Birkenhead
How to get from Belfast to Birkenhead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Belfast to Birkenhead is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Stena LineCheapest
Stena LineFastest
U2502Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Belfast to Birkenhead
Travel to Birkenhead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Birkenhead.

There are 3 travel options from Belfast to Birkenhead: flight, ferry or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Birkenhead is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $24 (€22) compared to other travel options to Birkenhead:
Taking a flight costs $44 (€40) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $68 (€62) for the same trip.
A flight is $20 (€18) less than a ferry for this journey with tickets for a ferry from Belfast to Birkenhead costing on average $44 (€40).
The quickest way to travel from Belfast to Birkenhead is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 16 h 25 min on average.
Ferry takes 8 h on average.
The distance is approximately 144 miles (232 km) from Belfast to Birkenhead.
The average frequency per day from Belfast to Birkenhead is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 2 ferries a day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Belfast to Birkenhead as scheduled services by flight, ferry or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Belfast to Birkenhead:
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Port of Birkenhead.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Belfast to Birkenhead:
- You can go to Birkenhead from Belfast by ferry with Stena Line. You'll see cheap ferry tickets for $44 (€40) with Stena Line from Belfast to Birkenhead on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Belfast to Birkenhead with easyJet. Cheap tickets can be found for $45 (€41) with easyJet from Belfast to Birkenhead.
Yes, there are direct routes from Belfast to Birkenhead with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct ferry to Birkenhead with with 2 direct ferries per day.
- You can find 12 direct flights per day to take to Birkenhead with.
Direct services to Birkenhead tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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