Liverpool Port Information
Liverpool Ferry Port is situated on both banks of the River Mersey in the North West of England, Liverpool & Birkenhead.
Liverpool port is one of the UK's major ports, it is the largest on the UK's West coast and continues to develop its cruise ship business. It is also a popular day on shore destination for cruises ships from around the world.
The port handles over 30 million tonnes of freight a year, including one third of all freight moving between Britain and Ireland.
Liverpool bound passenger ferries are operated by P&O Irish Sea, Norfolkline Ferries and Steam Packet Company. Ferry arrivals from the Isle of Man and Dublin dock at the terminals just north of Pier Head, close to Albert Dock while the Liverpool Belfast Ferry docks at Norfolkline's Norse Merchants Birkenhead terminal.
Liverpool Ferry Services
The River Mersey's two banks are used by the large Liverpool port, which is one of England's principal ports. A significant factor making the port important and popular is its geographic situation. It is the second most vital cargo vicinity in Great Britain and has outstanding links by rail and road.
On the Liverpool side of the Mersey River you can find the Passenger Ferry Terminals. Facilities at the terminals aren't extensive but do provide essential services like snacks, hot and cold beverages and snacks vending machines.
The recently built construction of the £30 million extremely modern Twelve Quays River Terminal at Birkenhead features a lounge with cafeteria, check-in area, covered check-in sections for both cars and cargo vehicles, and a separate shower amenities for truck drivers. Here, you will also find outstanding amenities for people with disabilities.
Pick-up and drop off places for taxis and buses are positioned outside the terminal. Both freight and passengers travel across a multi-lane linked bridge to the floating stages, where two crafts can berth simultaneously providing fast and efficient boarding.
P&O Irish Sea Ferries offers twice daily crossings from Liverpool to Dublin. Sailing time is eight hours and the vessels transport both passengers and cargo.
There are two daily sailings from Liverpool to Douglas on the Isle of Man operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. It takes the ferry 2 hours 30 minutes to reach Douglas from Liverpool.
Norfolkline Irish Sea Ferries offers two daily services Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a sailing time of 8 hours. They also operate two sailings per day from Liverpool Birkenhead to Dublin. Duration of this voyage is 7 hours.