Ferries to Northern Ireland

Ferries from Harwich

There is now just 1 passenger ferry from Harwich, Stena Line operate a twice daily service from Harwich to the Hook of Holland.

The ferry from Harwich to the Hook of Holland is the shortest sailing to Holland from the UK. It offers you the only day service (not an overnight crossing) to Holland from the UK.

The last Harwich ferry to close was the DFDS Seaways ferry to Esbjerg in Denmark. It was the only UK to Denmark passenger ferry in operation. In fact was the only UK to Scandinavia passenger ferry. It’s closure means that there is now no passenger ferry connection between the UK and Scandinavia.

Harwich ferries sailing to Hamburg and Cuxhaven in Germany were discontinued with the last ferry to Germany leaving in late 2005. This route closing meant there is no direct ferry to Germany your best alternative is a ferry to Holland or Belgium.

Harwich is situated in Essex and eaily reached from London, Cambridge, Norwich and other surrounding towns. Alternatives to ferries from Harwich could be ferries from Hullferries from Dover to France.

Ferries from Harwich


Harwich to Hook of Holland By Ferry

  • Operated by Stena
  • Served By The Ships: Stena Hollandica, Stena Britannica
  • British Citizens require Passport
  • Sailing Time: 7 hours | Up To 2 Sailings Per Day
  • Foot passengers from just £52 one way
Harwich to Hook of Holland

On-board Facilities

  • Cabins Available
  • WiFi Available
  • Food Court
  • Shopping Onboard

Traveling With Dogs

  • Dogs allowed to travel

Accessible Travel

  • Disabled Cabins Available
  • Disabled Toilets Available
  • Lifts Available

Traveling With Children

  • Child Friendly Cabins Available
  • Childrens Entertainment

Getting To Port (Harwich)

By Train: Greater Anglia trains take you direct to Harwich International station which is located next to the terminal building from where you can board your Stena Line ferry to Holland.

By Bus: Local buses serve Colchester and Clacton as well as the immediate Harwich, Port and Dovercourt area. There are also more infrequent rural services. A bus timetable is available from First Eastern.

Walking: To walk from Harwich International train station to Harwich ferry port would take approximately 7 minutes.

Getting To Port (Hook of Holland)

By Train: Metro rail service is available from Hook of Holland Port to Schiedam Centrum. The metro station can be found outside the front of the ferry terminal.

By Bus: There are onward bus connections to The Hague and Delft.?

Walking: The train station is outside the ferry terminal.

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2 Comments

  1. I’ve got a ticket from harwich to the hoock of Holand. Can I get the postal code for driving to that place please. Thanks a lot. Patricio

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