Liverpool to Douglas is the quickest ferry crossing to the Isle of Man from England. This route takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Steam Packet operates this route with 12 weekly sailings. The next quickest route is Heysham to Douglas, which takes approximately 3 hours 45 minutes, with 13 weekly sailings.

Train, car ferry via Nottingham • 9h 38m

1. Take the train from London St Pancras International to Nottingham.
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street.
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas.

The Isle of Man is a British crown dependency, though is self-governing. Of course taking your car to the Isle of Man gives you the freedom to explore the island at your leisure. You can really make the holiday your own by booking a car ferry to the Isle of Man.

The average price of a 7-day trip to Isle of Man is $3,203 for a solo traveler, $5,753 for a couple, and $10,785 for a family of 4. Isle of Man hotels range from $59 to $269 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $450 per night for the entire home.

The Isle of Man Steam Railway takes you on a journey of nostalgia as it gently rocks through the countryside in the south of the Isle of Man. Along the journey there are beautiful farmland and coastal views surrounding the railway. The line offers fantastic links to some of our most historic towns and villages.

While you’re travelling abroad: While you are travelling, continue to check the UK’s travel advice updates, as there may be changes to your destination. If you are not required to isolate in one specific place, you may travel on to the Isle of Man and isolate at home as per the current pathway.

There are 2 ferry routes operating between England and Isle of Man offering you combined total of 25 sailings per week. Steam Packet operates 2 routes, Heysham to Douglas runs 13 times per week & Liverpool to Douglas about 12 times weekly.

The price of a Manx passport will fall by 6.5% on Monday, the island’s Passport and Immigration Office has announced. The fee for an adult passport will drop by £5 to £72.50, whilst children’s passports fall by £3 to £46.

No, we do not require your passport for travel on the ferry.

Visitors from the Common Travel Area, made up of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands do not require passports or visas to enter the Isle of Man; there are no passport controls when travelling between areas in the Common Travel Area.