The cheapest and fastest ferries from Newcastle to IJmuiden
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£0.95
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£102
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
15 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
15 h 45 m
Ferries on 13 Sept
2
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 £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £0.95.
On Sun 13 Sept, we found 2 ferries from Newcastle to IJmuiden, including 2 direct services.
On Sun 13 Sept 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.
17:0015h45Newcastle8:45IJmuiden£0.951One-way0 changes
16:0015h45Newcastle7:45IJmuiden£2031One-way0 changes
17:0015h45Newcastle8:45IJmuiden£0.951One-way0 changes
16:0015h45Newcastle7:45IJmuiden£2031One-way0 changes
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 an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a ferry costs an average of £193.
Distance: 267 nautical miles (496 km)
Compare ferry with
Most popular Ferry | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£193 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price |
16h 45m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to IJmuiden:
A coach is £29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to IJmuiden costing on average £103.
A coach is £120 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Newcastle to IJmuiden costing on average £193.
Other travel options to IJmuiden take longer:
Ferry takes on average 15h 45m.
Coach takes on average 16h 55m.
Newcastle to IJmuiden Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 07:45 | Duration 15h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 15h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Newcastle to IJmuiden ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to IJmuiden ferries for tomorrow, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:00 Newcastle | 15h45 | 7:45 IJmuiden | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Newcastle | 15h45 | 8:45 IJmuiden | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Newcastle to IJmuiden by coach, flight or ferry
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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 £0.90 if you book in advance.
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 5 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 £0.90 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 15h 45m |
First ferry 9:00 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Ferry operators: DFDS from Newcastle to IJmuidenYou can travel by ferry between Newcastle to IJmuiden with DFDS for as low as £0.90. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
DFDS
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.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and IJmuiden
Most Newcastle to IJmuiden ferries use the Newcastle Harbour to Amsterdam (Felison Terminal) port pair. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and IJmuiden ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Newcastle port do ferries to IJmuiden leave from?
Getting to Newcastle Harbour from Newcastle city centre
Newcastle Harbour is 2 km from Newcastle city centre. Public transport options include:
Newcastle Harbour port facilities and services
Newcastle Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nagisa (0.2km), Scratchley's on the Wharf (0.3km), The Dockyard (0.5km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Newcastle Harbour.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newcastle Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle Harbour.
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