- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Hilversum to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hilversum to London will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Hilversum for London on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct ferries cover the 373 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hilversum to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. 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 bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $150.
Distance: 201 nautical miles (373 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $103 Average price | $272 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hilversum to London:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hilversum to London costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hilversum to London costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $208 (€169) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hilversum to London costing on average $272 (€221).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Hilversum to London ferries for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:45 PM Hilversum | 7h00 | 7:45 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Hilversum to London run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) 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 201 nautical miles (373 km) distance in 6h 30m. There are 4 sailings per week.
Distance 201 nautical miles (373 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 9:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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