Fleetwood is a seaside town and port on the Fylde Peninsula in northwest England. The port here is on the sheltered side of the peninsula, with the Irish Sea and Morecambe Bay on the other edges. Until the 1970s Fleetwood had a prosperous fishing port. Freight ferries to Fleetwood dock at the town port.

Stena Line operates ro-ro ferry services on the route from Larne in Northern Ireland to Fleetwood. Services run twice daily apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Crossing time is usually around eight hours. Morecambe Tides fluctuate and driver’s intending to take freight ferries to Fleetwood are advised to ring +44 8705 755755 to confirm exact departure times.

Stena Line boasts a modern fleet of vessels with good stabilisers for smooth crossings, comfortable passenger lounges, well appointed cabins, self service cafeterias and bars. Some tickets offer two complimentary meals on freight ferries to Fleetwood. Free wireless internet access is an added bonus for travellers with their portable devices.

Stena Line offers discount fares for advance bookings of 28 days or more. Reservations can be made on the internet or by phone. Bookings made at +44 8447 707070 attract an additional service charge. Drivers disembarking at Fleetwood Port have access to basic passenger facilities but there is no long term parking.

Passengers arriving on freight ferries to Fleetwood gain good views of the town pier and the wonderful old Victorian architecture dotted around town. Blackpool, one of Britain’s premier seaside towns is south of Fleetwood. From there the M55 motorway gives access to the M6 and the Lake District.

Tags: England, Fleetwood, Morecambe Bay, Northern Ireland