The cheapest and fastest ferries from Chelmsford to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Chelmsford to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chelmsford to Amsterdam will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Chelmsford for Amsterdam on Thu, May 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct ferries cover the 310 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 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.
11:00 PM8h00Chelmsford7:00 AMAmsterdam$901One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM7h15Chelmsford4:15 PMAmsterdam$1131One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM7h15Chelmsford4:15 PMAmsterdam$1131One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM8h00Chelmsford7:00 AMAmsterdam$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, ferry, and train for Chelmsford to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 167 nautical miles (310 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price |
8h 35m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Chelmsford to Amsterdam Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Chelmsford to Amsterdam ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Amsterdam ferries for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stena Line | 9:00 AM Harwich International Port | 7h15 | 5:15 PM Port of Hoek van Holland | 0 transfersDirect | |
Stena Line | 11:00 PM Harwich International Port | 8h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Hoek van Holland | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Chelmsford to Amsterdam
Ferries from Chelmsford to Amsterdam run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $61 (€49) by flight.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 167 nautical miles (310 km) distance in 6h 45m. There are 8 sailings per week.
Distance 167 nautical miles (310 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 6h 45m |
First ferry 9:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
FAQs: Ferry from Chelmsford to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chelmsford 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.

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