Northern Ireland travel!

[moondust11]

Morning
Passport isn't looking promising on being back can I travel to Belfast on a ferry with a provisional driving license? Iv googled and says I can but will feel better from real experiences!
Thank you

Northern Ireland is part of the UK, you do not need a passport. Photo ID will be fine.

I wasn't asked for my passport or any ID when I flew.. Still take ID anyway though

You can definitely fly or get a boat to N.Ireland using your driving licence, I do it all the time. I would be surprised if anyone asks for ID on the boat. For flights within UK you need photographic ID, so your driving licence will be fine. Hope you have a lovely trip! xx

Oh thanks so much put my mind at ease xx

I’ve got the ferry many times from Scotland to Belfast. Never ever needed any ID let alone a passport.

Same from England, never been asked for ID

For what it's worth, I flew to Belfast recently - used my passport on the way out, tried it with my driving licence on the way back and both were sufficient.

I've never been asked for ID on the ferry, even since Brexit (when theoretically they were going to start doing checks), usually they just want your ferry boarding pass but a provisional licence is also fine for domestic travel if required as it is a valid government-issued photo ID.

It's an amazing, fun and really exciting place to visit BTW and you will have a grand time. And going by ferry is the best way because then you've your own car for travelling around (and there's so much to see and do).

Yes, you can. I go home on the ferry often have never been asked for ID.

Driving home for my first Christmas back home in 21 years this year!

Driving licence is fine to fly with, you'll not get asked for ID on the ferry.

Generally need photo ID on a flight if you are taking checked baggage but not otherwise. Flew to Belfast 2 weeks ago (from Gatwick with easyJet if relevant) hand luggage only and no id checked

Ah amazing thanks so much everyone so excited now! X

Enjoy, I really loved Belfast!

@moondust11 enjoy my home capital of Belfast! You'll see the massive silver seahorse sculpture on the Dargan Road as you get off the ferry. The seahorse is a symbol of Belfast's maritime history.

And, of course, our iconic Samson and Goliath yellow cranes! Belfast isn't Belfast without them!

Have cash if you are getting the bus. A lot of the bus drivers are arseholes.