Due to Belfast Marathon on 04/05/25, please allow extra time to reach the port. Roads may be busier than usual and diversions in place. You can find more details here:
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The Liverpool Douglas ferry route connects England with Isle of Man, operating all year round.
Port info
Address
Isle of Man Ferry Terminal, 1 Triskelion Way, Liverpool, L3 0BN
Please note: as the terminal is still a relatively new facility, some satnavs may not recognise the above postcode. Please use L3 0AY - this will take you to Jesse Hartley Way. From there, follow the road around to the left and at the roundabout, proceed to the terminal.
Alternatively, you can use what3words to navigate: https://what3words.com/famous.tables.spices
Opening hours (Mon-Sun)
March to October: 09:00 - 19:15
November to February: 09:00 - 16:00*
*Opening hours may vary slightly, dependent on Manxman's schedule.
Please note: During the TT Festival terminal opening hours will be dictated by our schedule.
Route information
- Liverpool connects to Douglas on the Isle of Man, making up one of two routes from England to Isle of Man.
- Crossing time is 2 hours, 45 minutes on Manannan and 4 hours, 15 minutes on Manxman.
- Our Manannan ferry serves this route daily during the seasonal service, with Manxman taking over during the winter.
- Daily seasonal service to the Isle of Man, with weekend sailings during the winter season.
Check-in & boarding
- Check-in opens at 08:45 for the 11:15 sailing and 16:45 for the 19:15 sailing.
- Car passengers should check-in at the vehicle booths located at the entrance to the port, which can be accessed via Jesse Hartley Way and then following the road.
- 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
Due to space restrictions we are unable to offer our travelling customers long-term car parking facilities at Liverpool port. However, we have teamed up with Prices Dock Multi Storey Car Park and Q-Park to offer our customers discounted parking when pre-booked online.
The Q-Park Liverpool ONE car park is conveniently located minutes away from the port in the heart of Liverpool ONE. To secure a booking visit Q-Park’s website and use promo code 'STEAM' to receive a 10% discount on your parking.
Leave your car at Princes Dock Multi Storey Car Park, located a short 5 minute walk from Liverpool Terminal and the closest multi storey car park. You also have the option of charging electric vehicles here with 6 designated spaces. Open 24/7 , with 24 hour security systems in place along with CCTV. https://liverpoolwaters.co.uk/visit/car-parking/
Pre-book parkingThe car park located at the main entrance of the terminal is for the collection or drop off of travelling passengers.
Customers visiting the terminal for bookings and enquiries can use the car park at the main entrance of the terminal.
Transport connections
James Street station is the nearest Mersey Rail station, approximately 1.35km from the terminal. Liverpool Lime Street is the closest National Rail train station, approximately 2.3km from the terminal. There are regular taxi's & Ubers from the Liverpool Terminal.
Taxis can be pre-booked through various taxi companies around Liverpool Terminal. These are a few that operate within Liverpool: Delta Taxis - 0151 924 7373 Alpha Taxis - 0151 722 8888 One Call Taxis - 0151 928 3535 Alternatively, if you have the 'Uber' app downloaded, this can be used to get an Uber from the Terminal to your destination.
Liverpool TaxisLiverpool Lime Street is the closest National Rail train station and is approximately a 30 minute walk from Liverpool Port. Mersey Rail provide train services from Moorfields and James Street to Lime Street. We advise all passengers to visit the National Rail website for the latest timetables.
A bus service provided by Liverpool City Council serves the IOMSPC sailings to and from the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal. The bus starts at Skelhorne Street, stopping at the Lime Street Station, Liverpool One Bus Station, and then IOM Ferry Terminal. The service begins 2 hours before sailing departure time and completes 2 full laps of the route before waiting at the Terminal. Once all foot passengers have disembarked, the bus will depart again. £2 charge, payable when getting onto the bus (Liverpool City Region flat rate). The service is not pre-bookable. Pick-up and drop-off is outside the terminal main entrance.
Left luggage facilities
Passengers can check-in left luggage for a cost of £2.50 per bag.
The left luggage facility is strictly for use on day of travel only. Bags cannot be left overnight or for longer periods of time.
Luggage will only be accepted prior to check-in and will not be accepted once check-in is operational.
All luggage will be security screened and loaded ready for shipment to the Isle of Man. Luggage will not be accessible to passengers after it has been checked-in.
