Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashIsle of Man Steam Packet
From the operator
Vessel: Ben My Chree / Manannan / Manxman.
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- Crossing time
- About 4½ hours
- Operator
- 1
Checked against steam-packet.com on 9 November 2026
The Larne to Douglas ferry takes about 4½ hours with Isle of Man Steam Packet.
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The crossing takes 4hrs 30mins, and the Douglas to Larne route runs a year round service, so you can plan your trip for whatever time of year suits you.
- Operator: Isle of Man Steam Packet
- Year round service on the Douglas to Larne route
- Duration: 4hrs 30mins
- Vessels: Ben My Chree, Manannan and Manxman
- Departs from the Port of Larne, Larne, BT40 1AW
At a glance
- Crossing
- About 4½ hours
- Larne to Douglas
- 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 lists three vessels for this route: Ben My Chree, Manannan and Manxman.
The crossing takes 4hrs 30mins, and the Douglas to Larne route operates a year round service. Book early for the best choice of sailings, and check the details with the operator before you travel.
Before you travel
Sailings leave from the Port of Larne, Larne, BT40 1AW. Be sure to arrive in good time so you can check in without a rush.
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 Larne to Douglas?
About 4½ hours, depending on the sailing.
Duration: 4hrs 30mins. (Isle of Man Steam Packet, steam-packet.com)
How often does it sail?
The Douglas to Larne route operates a year round service. (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Larne to Douglas This route | Isle of Man Steam Packet | About 4½ hours |
| Heysham to Douglas | Isle of Man Steam Packet | About 4 hours |
| Liverpool to Douglas | Isle of Man Steam Packet | 2½–4½ hours |
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