Ferry from Edinburgh to Amsterdam
Travellers from Edinburgh typically use the Newcastle–IJmuiden ferry when travelling to Amsterdam. The route arrives on the Dutch coast west of the city and operates throughout the year. Amsterdam can be reached shortly after disembarkation.
Routes
Our experience
In our experience, this is the most enjoyable ferry crossing to the Netherlands. It feels like part of the holiday rather than simply a means of transport and is also popular as a mini-cruise. The only drawback is that it leaves you slightly farther from many Dutch destinations than some of the other available routes.
Ferry services from Edinburgh to Amsterdam
Travellers from Edinburgh typically use the Newcastle–IJmuiden ferry when travelling to the Netherlands. The route operates throughout the year and arrives on the Dutch coast west of Amsterdam.
Map with suggested Edinburgh – Amsterdam ferry routes
This map shows ferry routes from Edinburgh to Amsterdam, with crossing times, fares and the ports they sail from. Tap a route for details, tap a port for its sailings, or zoom in for more.
Amsterdam via IJmuiden or Europoort
Travellers from Edinburgh usually arrive in either IJmuiden or Rotterdam Europoort. Amsterdam is significantly closer to IJmuiden, which lies around 20 miles from the city centre.
By car
Travellers from Edinburgh often choose overnight crossings from Newcastle or Hull, reducing the amount of driving required before boarding the ferry.
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By campervan
Many travellers from Scotland use the Newcastle route and head directly towards Amsterdam after arrival in IJmuiden.
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