Ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam
Overview
DFDS Seaways' top of the range ferries offer a range of facilities and entertainment on a par with a cruise ship: as well as great restaurants, comfortable cabins and lounges, there are bars, cinemas and even a disco on the King of Scandinavia.
Itinerary
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Sample itinerary: Take a 1700 overnight ferry from Newcastle and arrive at Amsterdam (IJmuiden) the following day at 0930.
Price: From £27 each way
Book a ferry ticket from Newcastle to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways
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| How to travel to the port: | The easiest way for foot passengers to reach the port is to take the train to Newcastle Central Station. DFDS Seaways runs a shuttle bus from Newcastle Central train station to the port that is timed to coincide with ferry departures. It costs from £3.50 per person one-way and takes 20-30 minutes. Newcastle Central station is on the East Coast mainline between London and Scotland, and has regular services from destinations across the country. Newcastle Port facilities: Café, bar, shop, bureau de change, disabled access. |
Transfer time: Shuttle bus takes 20-30 minutes but allow about an hour for the full transfer.
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| The Ferry Crossing: | Newcastle to Amsterdam (IJmuiden) Ferries depart daily from Newcastle at 1700, arriving in Amsterdam (IJmuiden) at 0930 (Dutch time) the following morning. |
Frequency of service: 1 daily
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DFDS Seaways Journey time: 15 hours 30 minutes (overnight)
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| Onward travel from the port: | Welkom in Amsterdam DFDS Seaways run a dedicated coach service between Amsterdam Centraal railway station and the ferry terminal in IJmuiden, to coincide with ferry arrivals, costing £6 each way, or a taxi will take around half an hour. Amsterdam's Centraal station is well connected to the Netherlands' national rail network, as well as having various international train services and a hub for city transport. Not for nothing is Amsterdam one of the world's most visited cities: miles and miles of canals, unique architecture and incredible museums combine with a bohemian atmosphere to produce a truly individual, special place. Check out a local insider guide to the city, or Amsterdam's official tourist website. |
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Your route to Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.
