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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$0.01
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$139
Fastest journey on Sep 18
16 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
16 h 45 m
Ferries on Sep 18
2
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from IJmuiden to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from IJmuiden to Newcastle will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $0.01.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 2 ferries from IJmuiden to Newcastle, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct ferries cover the 496 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest ferries will take 16 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from IJmuiden to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $155 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $155, while a flight costs an average of $623.
Distance: 267 nautical miles (496 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$349 Average price | $623 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest |
17h 45m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 43m Average total duration 19h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from IJmuiden to Newcastle:
A bus is $194 (€158) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from IJmuiden to Newcastle costing on average $349 (€286).
A bus is $467 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from IJmuiden to Newcastle costing on average $623 (€510).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Ferry takes on average 16h 45m.
Bus takes on average 19h 13m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 16h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 16h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 16h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for IJmuiden to Newcastle ferries for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 5:30 PM Amsterdam (Felison Terminal) | 16h45 | 9:15 AM Newcastle Harbour | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from IJmuiden to Newcastle run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $98 (€80) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
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 16h 45m. Ferries from IJmuiden to Newcastle are available to foot passengers.

Distance 267 nautical miles (496 km) |
Average sailing duration 16h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 16h 45m |
First ferry 9:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from IJmuiden to Newcastle 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 Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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