Ferry from Harwich to The Netherlands (Hook of Holland near Rotterdam)
The only ferry with destination Hook of Holland, a coastal town near Rotterdam, departs from Harwich. You can choose between a ferry that sails during the daytime or at night. This is the shortest crossing from the UK to the Netherlands. An alternative is a ferry to Europoort harbor in Rotterdam, not far from Hook of Holland.
The ferry departs from the English coastal city of Hull. On this route Stena Line sails with the ferries Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. These are luxury ferries that offer a great many facilities. The Ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland will be an exciting adventure!
On this page, you will find a lot of information and tips about this ferry service.
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Tickets for the ferries to Harwich and Hook of Holland
Stena Line provides the shortest and most affordable ferry connection from the Netherlands to the UK. Prices start at £36 per person. A welcome added benefit is that NS train tickets (in the Netherlands) and Greater Anglia (UK) are included. These tickets are best booked online. For reservations made by telephone call the Stenaline Booking Service: 0844 770 7070.
Timetable Harwich – Hook of Holland
Every day two types of ships go back and forth between Harwich and Hoek van Holland resulting in you have the choice between two departure times. Timetable Harwich – Hook of Holland
Day | Departure | Arrival | Ship |
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Ma - Vr | 09:00 23:00 | 17:15 08:00 | Stena Hollandica Stena Britannica |
Za | 09:00 23:00 | 16:45 08:00 | Stena Hollandica Stena Britannica |
Zo | 09:00 23:00 | 18:00 08:00 | Stena Hollandica Stena Britannica |
Day | Departure | Arrival | Ship |
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Ma - Za | 14:15 22:00 | 19:45 06:30 | Stena Britannica Stena Hollandica |
Zo | 13:45 22:00 | 19:45 06:30 | Stena Britannica Stena Hollandica |
Route to Hook of Holland and Harwich
Departure, sailing time & arrival
Parking
The Harwich ferry terminal is at Port of Harwich, Parkeston Quay, Parkeston, Harwich, CO12 4SR. The terminal is easily reached by road. The parking lot charges different rates for long-term and short-term parking. Rates vary between free to £8.60 per day.
Public Transportation
You can take the Greater Anglia train from various parts of England (including London) to Harwich International Station, which is direct across from the ferry terminal.
On arrival at Hook of Holland
The arrival train station is no longer operational, as it is in the process of being replaced by the underground. Please consult 9292ov.nl to determine which busses leave for Rotterdam, The Hague, and Delft. Reservations for taxis can be made at the Stena Line information desk in Hook of Holland. We would simply advise you to travel towards Rotterdam and pick up your trip from there. by Car of course it's all much easier and just follow the signs towards either Rotterdam or Amsterdam.
Ferry to Harwich and Hook of Holland costs
Depending on how (with or without a car, caravan, etc) and when (high or low season, day or night crossing) you make the crossing, costs associated with the crossing can vary. Below is an indication of the costs and prices of these crossings.
- Adults: €49
- Adults Bike: €49
- Children under 3 years: Free
- Car 4 persons: €236 (€59 p.p.)
Generally, the earlier you book, the cheaper it is. In addition, there are sometimes offers that you can take advantage of. The booking module of Stenaline makes it easy to find a good and competitive price. Rates are flexible at Stena Line so the prices above are an indication of the prices we got when we tried to make a reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a number of questions that are frequently asked for the crossing between Hook of Holland and Harwich