Norfolkline Routes Information

Norfolkline operates three passenger ferry routes across the English channel and on the Irish Sea. The three routes are Dover to Dunkerque, Liverpool to Dublin and Liverpool to Belfast.

In 2007 over two million travellers used the Noforkline Ferry services valuing low prices, quality ferries, and convenient schedules to get them to and from the UK, France and Ireland.

Dover - Dunkerque ferry sailings

When traveling on the brand new fleet of Norfolkline cross channel ferries, it takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to cross the Channel from Dover to Dunkerque, France. With direct links to the A16 and A25 motorways, the Dover to Dunkerque route is more convenient than Calais for many destinations in France and beyond. Norfolkline's ferry service to France is also better situated for trips to Belgium and Holland as well as providing shorter drive times to Germany, Switzerland and beyond.

Norfolkline operates three brand new purpose built car ferries between Dover and Dunkerque. Norfolkline offers 22 sailings per day Focusing on the tourist market, Norfolkline provides a high standard of service and excellent facilities onboard, among them a choice of restaurants and upgrades to First Class. All ships are smoke free within the passenger areas.

Liverpool - Belfast ferry sailings


The crossing time for our ferries between Liverpool and Belfast is approximately 8 hours and Norfolkline have both day and night sailings in both directions.

So whether you want to take advantage of an overnight crossing that gets you to your chosen destination first thing in the morning, or a day sailing where you can relax and enjoy the comfort of our onboard facilities, Norfolkline can cater for your needs.

The Liverpool service provides overall cost savings with a direct link to the heart of England compared to the longer drive alternative through Scottish or Welsh ports.

Liverpool - Dublin ferry sailings

Norfolklines ferry service between Liverpool and Dublin operates on two modern vessels, the Liverpool Viking and the Dublin Viking, that provide a top class onboard experience for our ferry passengers.

The crossing time for Norfolkline ferries between Liverpool and Dublin is approximately 7 hours and Norfolkline have both day and night sailings in both directions.

So whether you want to take advantage of an overnight crossing that gets you to your chosen destination first thing in the morning, or a day sailing where you can relax and enjoy the comfort of Norfolklines onboard facilities, we can cater for your needs.