Ferry from the UK to Rotterdam in Holland
The ferry to Rotterdam departs from the English city of Hull. The passage to Rotterdam is a pleasant way for visitors from the UK to start their holidays in mainland Europe. Passengers can travel by night boat and continue their travels the following day. It is also an excellent way to explore Dutch cities from departure points in the middle of the UK.
On this page, you will find a lot of information and tips about this ferry service from the shipping company P&O Ferries.
Ferries to The Netherlands | Ferries to UK
Tickets
Round trips start at €427,- (2 passengers car), this is the best price we found. Reservations can be made online at poferries.com. The farther in advance you make your reservations, the lower the price. A cabin is included in the price.
Timetable Hull to Rotterdam
For the crossing from England to Rotterdam P&O Ferries uses a daily schedule with the following arrival and departure times.
- Departure Hull: 20:30
- Arrival Rotterdam: 09:00
The return from Rotterdam to Hull sails on the following daily schedule.
- Departure Rotterdam: 21:00
- Arrival Hull: 07:30
Route Hull – Rotterdam
Departure, sailing time & arrival
make sure to leave in plenty of time – check-in closes 90 minutes before departure for vehicles.
The ship to Rotterdam departures from:
P&O North Sea Ferries Ltd
Hull Ferry Terminal 1
King George Dock
Hedon Road
Hull, HU9 5QA
The sailing time between Hull and Rotterdam is approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes. The exact sailing time may differ due to weather conditions and currents.
The ferry arrives at the following address:
Luxemburgweg 2, 3198 LG Europoort Rotterdam
Parking and Transportation Information
The terminal in Hull is easily reached by car and bus from downtown Hull. A taxi ride costs approximately £5 (€8). P&O bus transfers are also available. Boarding takes place at St. Stephens, bus stop D. The last bus departs at 5:15 pm. Tickets cost £3.25.
Ferry Hull to Rotterdam costs
P&O Ferries advertises a starting price of €147,- per person for a single journey without a car. With an ideal booking, in the low season, which you then calculate back to ‘per person, this is possible. In reality, however, you will notice that this is not a very realistic price.
A single trip is usually much more expensive and for a return trip with a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) with a car, you will quickly pay a total of around €558. For this, you will get two nights on board and you no longer have to rent/book at the location.
Generally, the earlier you book, the cheaper it is. In addition, there are sometimes offers that you can take advantage of.
About Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands, known for its port and modern architecture. The port is one of the most important in Europe and has a length of 40 km from the city to the sea.
Rotterdam is a vibrant city and an adventurous destination because not all activities are centrally located. You could take a high-speed water taxi to different parts of the city to enjoy a completely different atmosphere and vibe.
FAQ ferry Hull – Rotterdam
There are a number of questions that are frequently asked for this crossing to Amsterdam: