Leaving car overnight on mainland while taking ferry to Isle of Man

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We're doing a road trip in the UK and I was thinking I would like to visit the Isle of Man. I see that there are two options to Douglas, from Liverpool and Lancaster (Heysham).

Our consideration is the ferry availability and the safety of leaving the car overnight at the port. It would be ideal to leave the mainland in the morning (takes about 4 hrs), arrive there and do some sightseeing, spend the night, do more sightseeing and go back.

Which of the two options have better/safer parking and timetables?






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Can you take your car on the ferry to Isle of Man?

If you travel to the Isle of Man by sea, you'll have the option of coming as a foot passenger or bringing the car \u2013 perfect if you are travelling with your family, taking sports equipment or if you just want to retain your independence while here.

Can you park at Ryde Pier Head?

There is parking available on site at our Ryde Pier Head port. A weight restriction of three tonnes and a height restriction of 2.25 metres applies to all vehicles using the pier. A 10mph speed limit is in place, too, which includes cyclists.

How do you get a car to the Isle of Man?

Can I drive to the Isle of Man? Although the Isle of Man is located only around 20 miles off the south coast of Scotland (it's closest point to Mainland Britain), there's no bridge to the island which means if you want to take your car to Mann you'll have to take a ferry.

How long is the ferry to the Isle of Man?

Ferries operate between the Isle of Man and Liverpool daily during the summer season (generally this is the end of March to the end of October). This route is operated by the fast-craft 'Manannan' vessel in a time of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.



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