Ferry from the UK to Rotterdam in Holland
The ferry between Rotterdam and Rotterdam is a good and comfortable crossing between the UK and the Netherlands. From the UK the ferries depart from the English city of Hull.
The 12-hour passage to Rotterdam is a pleasant way for visitors from the UK to start their holidays in mainland Europe or the other way around. Passengers can travel by night boat and continue their travels the following day.
On this page, you will find a lot of information and tips about this ferry service from the shipping company P&O Ferries.
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: 08:30 (or sometimes at 9:00)
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 ferry 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. This is possible with an ideal booking in the low season, which you then calculate back to ‘per person. 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 (two adults, two kids) with a car, you will quickly pay around €558. For this, you will get two nights on board and 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 and adventurous city because not all activities are centrally located. You could take a high-speed water taxi to different parts of the town to enjoy a completely different atmosphere and vibe.
Important to know: Rotterdam is just one hour away from Amsterdam, and easily reachable per train, bus, etc.

FAQ ferry Hull – Rotterdam
There are a number of questions that are frequently asked for this crossing to Amsterdam:
Heather-Lock –
The Entertainment on this ferry is way better than a standard (large) Hotel. I booked and went on this trip at the end of July. Meals were ok, but they could be better. What I like the most about this ferry is that you can sleep on the ferry when traveling from Hull to (in my case: Amsterdam instead of) Rotterdam.