North Shields to Rotterdam ferry with DFDS

Fri, Nov 07
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from North Shields to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for Nov 09

Cheapest price

$713

Average price

$713

Fastest journey

15 h 45 m

Average duration

15 h 45 m

Ferries per day

1

Distance

522 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from North Shields to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from North Shields to Rotterdam will cost around $713 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $713.

Fast ferries

Of the 1 ferries that leave North Shields for Rotterdam on Sun, Nov 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Nov 09 the direct ferries cover the 522 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 .

On Sun, Nov 09 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.

DFDS
04:00PM15h45
North Shields
07:45AMRotterdam
$7131One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, ferry, and flight for North Shields to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from North Shields to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a ferry costs an average of €220.

Distance: 281 nautical miles (522 km)

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Bus

€442

Average price

€387

Average price

€108

Average price

Cheapest

16h 45m

Average total duration

15h 45m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

13h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

10h 33m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

21h 21m

Average total duration

20h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

North Shields to Rotterdam ferry times

The table below shows live departures for North Shields to Rotterdam ferries for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 8:56 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
dfds4:00 PM North Shields
15h45
7:45 AM Rotterdam0 transfersDirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Offers and deals from North Shields to Rotterdam

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from North Shields to Rotterdam and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by DFDS

Up to 50% off
Up to 50% off DFDS from Denmark to Norway
Book your DFDS ferries between Denmark and Norway in advance and get up to 50% off the cabin and vehicle fares on a wide selection of sailings between Copenhagen and Oslo until the 25th of September 2024.
Early Bird
Early bird tickets for Western France
Early bird deals for sailings to France with DFDS! Newhaver to Dieppe route bookings are open until January 2025 and you can get one-way tickets from £49* for two passengers and a standard car, when travelling between the 4th of January and the 30th of April 2024 or between the 1st of October and the 15th of December 2024. Travel with your tourist or camper van for the same price as with a car. You can also add a trailer or a caravan to your car for free!
Exclusive offers
Short break to France from £99 return
Discover the English Channel from just £99. On the popular Dover - Calais and Dover - Dunkirk routes, when sailing until the 5th of January 2025: • 3-day return tickets are from just £99 by booking by the 2nd of January 2025 (23h59) • and 5-day return tickets are from £129 by booking by the 31st of December 2024 (23h59)

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from North Shields to Rotterdam

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
NetherlandsNetherlands
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Ferries from North Shields to Rotterdam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $270 (€220) but you can travel from only $75 (€61) 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 281 nautical miles (522 km) distance in 15h 45m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from North Shields to Rotterdam are available to foot passengers.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $75 (€61)
Official Omio partners on this route
DFDS
Distance
281 nautical miles (522 km)
Average sailing duration
15h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
$270 (€220)
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
2
Fastest ferry
15h 45m
First ferry
09:00
Last ferry
23:00
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $75 (€61)

Ferry operators: DFDS from North Shields to RotterdamYou can travel by ferry between North Shields to Rotterdam with DFDS for as low as $75 (€61). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

DFDS

About
DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 45m
Cheapest Price
$246 (€200)
DFDS frequency
1 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be carried for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available with various dining options
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships. Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility. Please inform at time of booking.
Pets
Small pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public areas.
Cabin reservation
Various cabin types available from standard to deluxe suites
Car on board

popular ferry ports

Popular ports from North Shields to Rotterdam

North Shields
Rotterdam
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 08:00-18:00
  • Saturday: 09:00-13:00
  • Sunday: Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
24 km
carConnection
Car connection
A15, Exit 8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Rotterdam Taxi Service and St. Job Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Europoort Rotterdam
  • Bus line 105, Stop: Europoort Transferium
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