Heysham

The Heysham Douglas ferry route connects England with Isle of Man, operating up to 12 times each week with daily sailings.

Port info

Address

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Passenger Terminal, South Quay, Heysham, Lancashire, LA3 2XE

Opening hours (Mon-Sun)

Day: 09:00 - 17:00
Night: 22:30 - 02.30

Please note: During the TT Festival, terminal opening hours will be dictated by our schedule.

Update on service to Heysham: Winter 2024/5

Important information for passengers using Heysham Port 

Heysham Port Service information 2024

Route information

  • Heysham connects to Douglas on the Isle of Man, making up one of two routes from England to Isle of man.
  • Crossing time is 3 hours, 45 minutes
  • Manxman ferry serves this route 7 days a week.
  • Year-round service to the Isle of Man

Check-in & boarding

  • Check-in opens at 11:30 for the 14:15 sailing and 22:30 for the 02:15 sailing.
  • Car passengers should check-in at the vehicle booths located at the entrance to the port.
  • Last check-in for car drivers and their passengers is 45 minutes prior to departure.
  • Foot passengers should check-in at the Passenger Terminal. Last check in for foot passengers is 25 minutes prior to departure

Parking

Heysham Port is owned and operated by Mersey Docks & Harbour Company. Heysham has limited parking facilities.

Mersey Docks & Harbour Company charge £12.00 per 24 hours of parking.

Transport connections

Heysham Harbour train station is just a minute’s walk from the main passenger terminal at Heysham Port. If you’re travelling by bus, the closest stop can be found on Combermere Road, 1.3km from the terminal.

The nearest bus stop to Heysham Port is approximately 1.3km walk away, on Combermere Road. We advise all passengers to visit the Stagecoach website for the latest bus timetables.

Taxis can be pre-booked through various taxi companies around Heysham Port.

Heysham Harbour train station is located adjacent to the main passenger terminal at Heysham Port. We advise all passengers to visit the National Rail website for the latest train timetables from Heysham Port.

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