Birkenhead

During winter Ben-my-Chree operates a weekend daytime service to the 12 Quays berth at Birkenhead.

A free coach transfer for foot passengers to the 12 Quays berth at Birkenhead departs Liverpool Pier Head Terminal at 12:30 hours. A coach also meets arrivals at Birkenhead and transfers foot passengers to our Liverpool Pier Head Terminal stopping at Lime Street.

ALL TRAFFIC FROM WALLASEY TUNNELL (KINGSWAY) & M53 WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW DIVERSIONS. ALL TRAFFIC FROM BIRKENHEAD TUNNEL (QUEENSSWAY) & A41 WILL BE UNAFFECTED BY DIVERSIONS.

From the M53 & Wallasey Tunnel — Access to the port will be gained via Duke Street, left onto Cleveland Street, left onto Rendell Street and then left onto Tower Road. Diversions are in place so please follow "Access to Ferry Terminal" signs. Traffic delays can be expected. For the latest Mersey Tunnel toll charge information, please visit the Mersey Tunnel website. Please click here for a pdf version of the above map. 

TERMINAL OPENING HOURS

11:00 – 14:00 Saturday and Sunday

CHECK-IN

Check-in opens from 11:30

Car drivers and their passengers must check-in a minimum of 45 minutes prior to departure.

Foot passengers should check-in at least 25 minutes prior to departure.

CAR PARKING FACILITIES

Pay and display car parking facilities are available at the port.  The current charge is £8 per day or £48 per week.

CATERING FACILITIES

A cafe is available in the departure lounge.

CROSSING TIME

4 hours, 15 minutes (Ben-my-Chree)