Irish Sea freight ferry services

Norfolkline is a leading ferry operator on the Irish Sea, providing a combined freight and passenger service on its Liverpool routes and a freight dedicated service on its Heysham routes. This Irish Sea network is an integral part of Norfolkline’s pan-European ferry service, which provides opportunities to link ferry crossings on the Irish Sea with crossings between the UK and Continental Europe.”

Why choose Norfolkline's Liverpool - Dublin and Belfast ferry service?

• We offer a full ro/pax service with which we can accommodate both driver accompanied and unaccompanied freight units.
• We provide two sailings per day in both directions with a choice of overnight or daytime sailings on both services.
• The Liverpool - Dublin service is operated by two modern ro/pax vessels, the Liverpool Viking and the Dublin Viking. These vessels have superb onboard facilities and en-suite cabin accommodation for drivers.
• The Liverpool - Belfast route is served by two ro/pax vessels, the Mersey Viking and the Lagan Viking, which provide an excellent onboard experience for drivers.
• The terminal at Twelve Quays on Merseyside incorporates two river berths which are not subject to tidal restrictions.
• This state of the art terminal has excellent facilities and speed check-in for freight drivers.
• A cargo care programme, incorporating hi-tech security and photo-imaging systems, is in operation.
• The terminal is situated less than one mile from the M53 and therefore has excellent access to the UK motorway network.
• The impressive service speed of the vessels ensures reliability and protects the integrity of the sailing schedules.
• Both Liverpool services provide overall cost savings compared to the longer drive alternative through Scottish or Welsh ports.

Why choose Norfolkline's Heysham - Dublin and Belfast ferry service?

• We offer a dedicated freight service with ensuite cabin driver accommodation for 12 drivers on each sailing. 
• We provide one sailing per day in each direction on the Heysham - Dublin route and three sailings per day in each direction on the Heysham - Belfast route. 
• The Heysham routes are particularly suitable for the shipment of hazardous cargo.
• A cargo care programme, incorporating hi-tech security and photo-imaging systems, is in operation.
• Staff specifically trained and dedicated to handling high value trade vehicles and cars.
• Heysham offers easy access to major motorway links throughout Britain.
• Both Heysham services provide overall cost savings compared to the longer drive alternative through Scottish or Welsh ports.