Ferries 

Three ports are within easy reach of the Lake District & Cumbria region: Heysham, Newcastle and Liverpool.

Heysham Ferry Port

Heysham port is on the south edge of Morecombe Bay, within Heysham Habour. Ferries sail to Larne in Northern Ireland and Douglas in the Isle of Man.

• Separate quays for passenger and freight crossings
• Car parking is provided next to the terminal building
• A wide range of facilities inthe passenger terminal
• Approx 55 miles, 1 hour drive, from Penrith
• Via the A592, M6, A683, A6 and A683

Newcastle Ferry Port

The East Coast Port of Tyne is 8 miles east of Newcastle city centre on the north bank of the River Tyne. There are numerous ferry terminals within the port providing crossings for passengers and freight to Norway, Sweden and Holland.

• Excellent facilities in the passenger terminals
• Parking for passengers
• Approx 80 miles, 1 hour 30 mins drive, from Penrith
• Via the A686, A69, B6323, B6545 and A696

Liverpool Ferry Port

Passenger ferries to Douglas on the Isle of Man, Belfast and Dublin Ireland.

• 80 miles, 1 hour 30 mins drive, from Kendal, Cumbria
• Via the A6, A591, A590, M6 and M58

Kendal & Surrounds Travel Guide