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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Colchester to Rotterdam
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €87
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €129
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 7 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 7 h 38 m
- Ferries on Nov 02
- 2
- Distance
- 245 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Colchester to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Rotterdam will cost around €129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €87.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 2 ferries from Colchester to Rotterdam, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct ferries cover the 245 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 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 Line9:00 AM 7h15 Harwich International Port 5:15 PM Port of Hoek van Holland €87 1 One-way 0 transfers- Stena Line
11:00 PM 8h00 Harwich International Port 8:00 AM Port of Hoek van Holland €170 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Stena Line
9:00 AM 7h15 Harwich International Port 5:15 PM Port of Hoek van Holland €87 1 One-way 0 transfers - Stena Line
11:00 PM 8h00 Harwich International Port 8:00 AM Port of Hoek van Holland €170 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Colchester to Rotterdam
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Ferries from Colchester to Rotterdam run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €65 but you can travel from only €16 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 132 nautical miles (245 km) distance in 6h 45m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Colchester to Rotterdam are available to foot passengers.
Distance 132 nautical miles (245 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 6h 45m |
First ferry 9:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Colchester to Rotterdam trip
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Colchester to Rotterdam Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Colchester to Rotterdam ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Rotterdam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 PM Colchester | 8h00 | 7:00 AM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| Stena Line | 9:00 AM Harwich International Port | 7h15 | 5:15 PM Port of Hoek van Holland | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferry operators: Stena Line from Colchester to RotterdamYou can travel by ferry between Colchester to Rotterdam with Stena Line for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Colchester to Rotterdam
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