The cheapest and fastest ferries from South Shields to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
$367
Average price
$367
Fastest journey
15 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 45 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from South Shields to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Shields to Amsterdam will cost around $367 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $367.
Of the 1 ferries that leave South Shields for Amsterdam on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 508 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 Thu, Nov 06 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and ferry for South Shields to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from South Shields to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €35, and a ferry costs an average of €112.
Distance: 274 nautical miles (508 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€308 Average price | €98 Average price | €92 Average price Cheapest |
16h 45m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 24h 0m Average total duration 23h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
South Shields to Amsterdam ferry times
The table below shows live departures for South Shields to Amsterdam ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 PM South Shields | 15h45 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Offers and deals from South Shields to Amsterdam
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from South Shields to Amsterdam

Distance 274 nautical miles (508 km) |
Average sailing duration 15h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $137 (€112) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 15h 45m |
First ferry 17:00 |
Last ferry 17:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS from South Shields to AmsterdamYou can travel by ferry between South Shields to Amsterdam with DFDS for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from South Shields to Amsterdam

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from South Shields to Amsterdam
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- IJmuiden Seafoods (0.3km)
- Restaurant Augusta (0.7km)
- Brasserie & Restaurant De IJmond (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi IJmuiden and TCS (Taxi Centrale Schiphol).
- Free
- Bus 382, stop at IJmuiden Ferry Terminal
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