Harwich Hook of Holland
The only ferry with destination Hook of Holland, a coastal town near Rotterdam, which departs from Harwich. This is the shortest crossing from the UK to the Netherlands; Hook of Holland is 10 minutes away from Rotterdam and about an hour from Amsterdam.
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.
On this route, Stena Line sails with the ferries Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. These luxury ferries offer many facilities. The Ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland will be an exciting adventure!
An alternative is a ferry to Europoort Harbour in Rotterdam, near the Hook of Holland. The ferry departs from the English coastal city of Hull.
On this page, you will find a lot of information and tips about this ferry service.
Tickets for the ferries to Harwich and Hook of Holland
Stena Line provides the shortest and most affordable ferry 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 by telephone, call the Stenaline Booking Service: 0844 770 7070.
Timetable Harwich – Hook of Holland
Two types of ships travel between Harwich and Hoek van Holland every day, giving you 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 |
Timetable Hook of Holland – Harwich
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, directly across from the ferry terminal.
On arrival at Hook of Holland
The arrival train station is no longer operational, as it is 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 advise you to travel towards Rotterdam and pick up your trip there. By car, it's much easier and follows the signs for either Rotterdam or Amsterdam.
Ferry to Harwich and Hook of Holland costs
The costs associated with crossings can vary depending on how (with or without a car, caravan, etc.) and when (high or low season, day or night crossing) you make the crossing. 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
Several questions are frequently asked for the crossing between Hook of Holland and Harwich