Colchester to Rotterdam ferry with Stena Line

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Colchester to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€82

Average price

€88

Fastest journey

7 h 15 m

Average duration

7 h 38 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

245 km

Cheap tickets

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 €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €82.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Colchester for Rotterdam on Thu, Nov 06, 2 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 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 Thu, Nov 06 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 Line
08:00AM7h15
Colchester
03:15PMRotterdam
€821One-way
0 transfers
Stena Line
10:00PM8h00
Colchester
06:00AMRotterdam
€931One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, flight, and ferry for Colchester to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €66, and a train costs an average of €180.

Distance: 132 nautical miles (245 km)

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Train

€90

Average price

Cheapest

€106

Average price

€180

Average price

8h 32m

Average total duration

7h 32m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

58m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Direct Options

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Colchester to Rotterdam Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
04:45PM
Duration
6h45
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri, Sat
Operator
Stena Line
Departure Time
11:00PM
Arrival Time
08:00AM
Duration
8h00
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri, Sat

Live departures

Colchester to Rotterdam ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 4:50 AM
Last updated at 4:50 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
stenaStena Hollandica9:00 AM Harwich International Port
7h15
4:15 PM Port of Hoek van Holland0 transfersDirect
stenaStena Britannica11:00 PM Harwich International Port
8h00
7:00 AM Port of Hoek van Holland0 transfersDirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Colchester to Rotterdam

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
NetherlandsNetherlands
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Ferries from Colchester to Rotterdam run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €66 but you can travel from only €45 by flight.
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
Flight from €45
Official Omio partners on this route
Stena Line
Distance
132 nautical miles (245 km)
Average sailing duration
7h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
€66
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
10
Fastest ferry
6h 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
Flight from €45

Ferry operators: Stena Line from Colchester to RotterdamYou can travel by ferry between Colchester to Rotterdam with Stena Line for as low as €45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Stena Line

About
Stena Line is a Swedish ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the North Sea, Irish Sea, and Baltic Sea. The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Stena Line operates ferry services between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and Poland. In addition to traditional ferry services, Stena Line also operates a number of high-speed craft and a number of fast craft services.
Learn more about Stena Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 45m
Cheapest Price
€59
Stena Line frequency
2 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees vary by ticket type and timing. Economy tickets non-refundable, Flexi tickets refundable
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available. Options range from casual to fine dining.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships, including elevators, specially adapted cabins and toilets. Assistance available with prior notice.
Pets
Dogs, cats and other small pets allowed in designated areas and pet-friendly cabins. Must be kept in carriers or on leash with muzzle.
Cabin reservation
Variety of cabins available from standard to deluxe suites
Car on board

FAQs: Ferry from Colchester to Rotterdam

FAQs: Take the ferry to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Rotterdam.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Colchester to Rotterdam can start from as little as €68 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Colchester to Rotterdam is €85; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The ferry time to Rotterdam from Colchester is on average 6 h 45 min   for the 245 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from Colchester to Rotterdam by ferry can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Colchester to Rotterdam leaves at 09: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Colchester to Rotterdam leaves at 23: 01.
There are 2 ferries a day from Colchester to Rotterdam which require at least one change with Stena Line. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
Take the Colchester to Rotterdam ferry with Stena Line. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the route to Rotterdam from Colchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Colchester to Rotterdam by ferry is November.
You have options as you can travel between Colchester and Rotterdam 3 different ways: train, flight or ferry.
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