How to travel from Liverpool to Isle of Man, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Isle of Man is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Liverpool to Isle of Man by ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM).

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Isle of Man

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Isle of Man by ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).

The distance between Liverpool and Isle of Man is around 131km (81 miles).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Liverpool and Isle of Man by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Isle of Man is to take a ferry which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Liverpool and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liverpool and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 10m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Liverpool and Isle of Man. The ferry typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Liverpool and Isle of Man. Ferries run twice daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Liverpool to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Isle of Man is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

How do I get from Liverpool to Isle of Man

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Isle of Man

Transport options from Liverpool to Isle of Man
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 10m
£67($79)
hourly160km (100 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly2h 25m
£84($100)
hourly244km (152 miles)
Ferry
2h 45m
£59($70)
4 times a day131km (81 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Isle of Man

Train operators

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Isle of Man

The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man