The cheapest and fastest ferries from Durham to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
15 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 45 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Durham to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Amsterdam will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £91.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Durham for Amsterdam every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, 20 Nov the direct ferries cover the 503 km distance in an average of 15 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 15 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 15 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
King Seaways
King SeawaysTravel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Durham to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Durham to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 271 nautical miles (503 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£353 Average Price | £641 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest |
16h 38m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Durham to Amsterdam Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 09:45 | Duration 15h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Live departures
Durham to Amsterdam ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Amsterdam ferries for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Princess Seaways | 17:00 Newcastle Harbour | 15h45 | 08:45 Amsterdam (Felison Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Durham to Amsterdam
Ferries from Durham to Amsterdam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £175 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 14:00, the last at 17:30. The fastest ferry covers the 271 nautical miles (503 km) distance in 15h 45m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Durham to Amsterdam are available to foot passengers.

Distance 271 nautical miles (503 km) |
Average sailing duration 15h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £175 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 15h 45m |
First ferry 14:00 |
Last ferry 17:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS from Durham to AmsterdamYou can travel by ferry between Durham to Amsterdam with DFDS for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
DFDS
FAQs: Durham to Amsterdam ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Amsterdam by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Amsterdam
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- IJmuiden Seafoods (0.3km)
- Restaurant Augusta (0.7km)
- Brasserie & Restaurant De IJmond (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi IJmuiden and TCS (Taxi Centrale Schiphol).
- Free
- Bus 382, stop at IJmuiden Ferry Terminal
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