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- Crossing time
- About 4 hours
- Operator
- 1
- Sailings
- Daily
Checked against steam-packet.com on 9 November 2026
The Heysham to Douglas ferry takes about 4 hours with Isle of Man Steam Packet.
Are you planning a trip to the Isle of Man? The Heysham to Douglas ferry is a handy way to get there, and you can compare it on Ferryu before booking with the operator.
Isle of Man Steam Packet sails this route, with a crossing time of 3hrs 45mins. They operate up to 12 times each week with daily sailings, so you have a good choice of when to travel.
- Crossing time of 3hrs 45mins
- Up to 12 sailings each week
- Daily sailings
- Heysham port is at the west end of Heysham Village and is well sign-posted
At a glance
- Crossing
- About 4 hours
- Heysham to Douglas
- Sailings
- Daily
- Isle of Man Steam Packet
- Arrives
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- Isle of Man
Who sails this route
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashSailing with Isle of Man Steam Packet
Isle of Man Steam Packet operates up to 12 times each week with daily sailings between Heysham and Douglas. The crossing takes 3hrs 45mins. Timetables can change, so check the sailing times with the operator and book early for the best choice of sailings.
Before you travel
Heysham port lies at the west end of Heysham Village and is well sign-posted, so it should be easy to find. The connection to the M6 motorway at Junction 34 has been made more efficient with the opening of The Bay Gateway link road. Be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to get to the port and check in.
When you arrive in Douglas
Fireworks over Douglas BayPhoto: James Qualtrough / Unsplash
Weather in Douglas
- Warmest month: August, average high 16°C.
- Wettest month: November, about 125 mm of rain.
- Sea at its warmest in September, about 16°C.
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Show the numbers
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 | 6.0 | 96.6 | 9.4 |
| February | 7.5 | 5.5 | 76.3 | 8.2 |
| March | 7.8 | 5.9 | 70.2 | 8.3 |
| April | 9.0 | 7.2 | 58.8 | 9.4 |
| May | 11.0 | 9.3 | 56.4 | 11.8 |
| June | 13.1 | 11.6 | 63.7 | 14.3 |
| July | 14.9 | 13.4 | 67.1 | 14.8 |
| August | 15.6 | 14.1 | 77.7 | 15.9 |
| September | 14.9 | 13.2 | 85.3 | 16.0 |
| October | 13.1 | 11.2 | 116.7 | 14.4 |
| November | 10.7 | 8.8 | 124.6 | 12.6 |
| December | 9.0 | 6.9 | 113.9 | 10.6 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (11 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
Questions answered
How long is the ferry from Heysham to Douglas?
About 4 hours, depending on the sailing.
3hrs 45mins. (Isle of Man Steam Packet, steam-packet.com)
How often does it sail?
Daily.
operating up to 12 times each week with daily sailings. (Isle of Man Steam Packet, steam-packet.com)
Compare routes to the Isle of Man
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Heysham to Douglas This route | Isle of Man Steam Packet | About 4 hours |
| Larne to Douglas | Isle of Man Steam Packet | About 4½ hours |
| Liverpool to Douglas | Isle of Man Steam Packet | 2½–4½ hours |
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