Travelers from Scotland and the north of England who travel to the Netherlands by ferry often take the Newcastle-IJmuiden route. IJmuiden is a small coastal resort along the Amsterdam harbour bay. From here, is an easy 40 minute drive to Amsterdam. This route is very popular as a mini-cruise to Amsterdam and back.
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Travel Information
Tickets
Round trips start at £72 (2 passengers + car). Reservations can be made online at dfdsseaways.nl. The farther in advance you make your reservations, the lower the price. A cabin is included in the price.
Parking Terminal and Transportation Information
Monitored parking is available. It is just a short walk to the terminal from the parking lot. Rates are:
£12 per day and subsequent morning and afternoon. Lost tickets cost: £15 per day. The first 4 hours are free.
Public Transportation
Connexxion bus route 82 departs from the IJmuiden terminal for Amsterdam Sloterdijk. There is also a shuttle bus to Amsterdam. Reservations can be made at DFDS.