Isle of Man by Train and Ferry
The Isle of Man is a train and ferry journey from the mainland: the train to Liverpool Lime Street, then a 2hr 45min to 4hr 15min crossing to Douglas. At Liverpool Lime Street, the terminal is 0.9 mi (about 1 mi on foot) from the station.
Snaefell, 621m, is the highest of the Isle of Man's 10 listed hills.
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How to get to the Isle of Man by train
The train takes you to the ferry port, and the ferry carries foot passengers, so you can walk on with a rucksack and no car.
Train and Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, 2hr 45min to 4hr 15min ferry to Douglas
The ferry terminal is 0.9 mi (about 1 mi on foot) from the platform. Liverpool Lime Street station
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Train times to Liverpool Lime Street from Manchester, Birmingham and more
The quickest train from each city to the ferry port. Then add the crossing: 2hr 45min to 4hr 15min from Liverpool Lime Street.
| From | To Liverpool Lime Street |
|---|---|
| Manchester | 54min |
| Lancaster | 1hr 17min |
| Birmingham | 1hr 41min |
| Leeds | 1hr 42min |
| Sheffield | 1hr 48min |
| York | 2hr 12min |
Hills you can walk to from the ferry
No listed hill is within 3 miles of the Douglas terminal, so the walking starts further onto the island.
Hills on the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man has 10 listed hills, including 5 Marilyns. Snaefell is the highest at 621m.
Marilyns on the Isle of Man
- Snaefell621m
- Slieau Freoaghane488m
- South Barrule483m
- Bradda Hill233m
- Mull Hill169m
Protected places on the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is a Crown Dependency, not part of the UK, so the UK designations we map, such as National Landscapes and Heritage Coasts, don't cover it.
Can you visit the Isle of Man without a car?
Yes. The ferries carry foot passengers, so you can arrive with a rucksack and no car. We don't list island buses, so for anywhere further from the ferry, check local transport before you travel.
More English, Welsh and Manx islands by train and ferry
- Isle of WightTrain to Portsmouth Harbour, 22min ferry to Ryde Pier Head
- The Isles of ScillyTrain to Penzance, 2hr 45min to 3hr ferry to St Mary's
Also by train and ferry: Scottish islands.