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Ferry routes to the Netherlands

The good news for the Netherlands: there are direct ferries that land you right in the country. Three overnight North Sea crossings carry cars, campervans and foot passengers, and we have made all three ourselves. If a short Channel hop suits you better, you can also sail to France and drive on. Here are all the options.

Ferry routes from the UK to the Netherlands

Direct crossings to the Netherlands

These overnight North Sea sailings land you straight in the Netherlands by morning – no second country, no long drive. They carry cars, campervans and foot passengers, and they are the crossings we recommend for most trips.

Direct · overnight
Hull Rotterdam
11 hr · overnight
From£ 89
Foot passengeryes
OperatorP&O Ferries
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Direct · day or night
Harwich Hook of Holland
6 hr 30
From£ 44
Foot passengeryes
OperatorStena Line
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Direct · overnight
Harwich Hook of Holland (night)
8 hr · overnight
From£ 89
Foot passengeryes
OperatorStena Line
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Direct · overnight
Newcastle Amsterdam (IJmuiden)
16 hr · overnight
From£ 99
Foot passengeryes
OperatorDFDS
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The indirect way: via France

If you are starting in the south of England, a short Channel crossing to France and a drive on can work too. It is a longer drive at the far end, but the sailings are quick, frequent and often cheap.

Via France
Dover Calais
90 min
From£ 39
Foot passengeryes
OperatorsIrish Ferries, P&O, DFDS
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Via France
Dover Dunkirk
2 hr
From£ 35
Foot passengerno
OperatorDFDS
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Not sure which crossing suits your trip? Use the planner on the homepage to see the best options from your starting point.

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