The Ship Cars

    Vehicle Collection in Belfast

    Belfast city centre, Titanic Quarter, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Holywood and the wider Greater Belfast area within a 25-mile radius. We handle collection, port paperwork and export loading so your vehicle is ready to ship from Belfast Harbour.

    Postcodes

    BT1–BT17

    Lead time

    Same-day collection is available for bookings confirmed before 11am; otherwise next working day, with export loading slots typically confirmed within 48 hours

    Nearest port

    Belfast Harbour (2 mi)

    From

    £65

    Coverage Area

    Belfast city centre, Titanic Quarter, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Holywood and the wider Greater Belfast area within a 25-mile radius. Local landmarks and routes we work around include Westlink (A12), M1, M2, Titanic Quarter, George Best Belfast City Airport.

    Collection Lead Time

    Same-day collection is available for bookings confirmed before 11am; otherwise next working day, with export loading slots typically confirmed within 48 hours.

    Nearest Export Ports

    • Belfast Harbour2 miles
    • Larne Port22 miles
    • Liverpool (via ferry)0 miles

    Transporter Types Available

    • • Enclosed single-car trailer
    • • Open flatbed transporter
    • • Ferry-booked trade plate driven transfer

    Motorway access: M1, M2, M3.

    Pricing Guidance

    Local Belfast collection

    Within 10 miles of BT postcodes

    £65

    Belfast to Belfast Harbour

    Includes port paperwork handover

    £85

    Belfast to Southampton (mainland transfer)

    Combined ferry and road leg

    £420

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you collect from Belfast Harbour and Larne for export?
    Yes. We regularly collect from both Belfast Harbour and Larne Port, coordinating directly with ferry operators so your vehicle is ready ahead of sailing cut-off times.
    Can you collect a car in Belfast and ship it onward from an English port?
    Yes. Most worldwide sailings depart from Southampton or Tilbury, so we arrange a ferry crossing to Cairnryan or Liverpool and a road leg onward, all under one booking.
    How much notice do you need for a Belfast collection?
    Same-day collection is possible for bookings before 11am. For guaranteed export sailing dates we recommend booking 5–7 days ahead.
    Do you cover Lisburn and Newtownabbey as well as central Belfast?
    Yes, our Belfast coverage extends across Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Holywood, Bangor and the wider BT postcode area at no extra charge within 25 miles.
    Can non-runners be collected in Belfast?
    Yes. Our flatbed transporters carry a winch for loading non-running or accident-damaged vehicles safely from driveways, garages and compounds across Belfast.