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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Amsterdam to Colchester
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €81
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €119
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 6 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 8 h
- Ferries on Nov 02
- 2
- Distance
- 277 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Amsterdam to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Colchester will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €81.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 2 ferries from Amsterdam to Colchester, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct ferries cover the 277 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 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.
Stena Line2:15 PM 6h30 Port of Hoek van Holland 7:45 PM Harwich International Port €81 1 One-way 0 transfers- Stena Line
10:00 PM 9h30 Port of Hoek van Holland 6:30 AM Harwich International Port €157 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Stena Line
2:15 PM 6h30 Port of Hoek van Holland 7:45 PM Harwich International Port €81 1 One-way 0 transfers - Stena Line
10:00 PM 9h30 Port of Hoek van Holland 6:30 AM Harwich International Port €157 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Amsterdam to Colchester
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Ferries from Amsterdam to Colchester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €86 but you can travel from only €22 by train.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (277 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 149 nautical miles (277 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €86 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
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 Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Amsterdam to Colchester trip
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Amsterdam to Colchester Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, 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 Tue, Fri |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Amsterdam to Colchester ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Colchester ferries for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Line | 10:00 PM Port of Hoek van Holland | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Harwich International Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| Stena Line | 2:15 PM Port of Hoek van Holland | 6h30 | 7:45 PM Harwich International Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferry operators: Stena Line from Amsterdam to ColchesterYou can travel by ferry between Amsterdam to Colchester with Stena Line for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Stena Line
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FAQs: Ferry from Amsterdam to Colchester
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