The cheapest and fastest ferries from Newcastle to IJmuiden
Cheapest price
£295
Average price
£295
Fastest journey
15 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 45 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Newcastle to IJmuiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to IJmuiden will cost around £295 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £295.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Newcastle for IJmuiden every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 15 Dec the direct ferries cover the 496 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Newcastle to IJmuiden
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to IJmuiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. 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 £37, and a ferry costs an average of £94.
Distance: 267 nautical miles (496 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£326 Average Price | £127 Average Price | £86 Average Price Cheapest |
16h 45m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 49m Average total duration 23h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle to IJmuiden ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to IJmuiden ferries for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:00 Newcastle | 15h45 | 07:45 IJmuiden | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Newcastle to IJmuiden
Ferries from Newcastle to IJmuiden run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 267 nautical miles (496 km) distance in 15h 45m. There are 6 sailings per week. Ferries from Newcastle to IJmuiden are available to foot passengers.

Distance 267 nautical miles (496 km) |
Average sailing duration 15h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 15h 45m |
First ferry 09:00 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS from Newcastle to IJmuidenYou can travel by ferry between Newcastle to IJmuiden with DFDS for as low as £36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Newcastle to IJmuiden ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to IJmuiden 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 IJmuiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Newcastle Harbour, which is located around 8.4 miles (13.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Amsterdam (Felison Terminal), located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and IJmuiden
- 9 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Nagisa (0.2km)
- Scratchley's on the Wharf (0.3km)
- The Dockyard (0.5km)
- Main companies are Newcastle Taxis and Premier Cabs.
- Free
- Bus line 11, stop: Wharf Rd
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