Hull to Rotterdam ferry: overnight to the Netherlands
The Hull to Rotterdam ferry is a comfortable overnight crossing from Yorkshire to the heart of the Low Countries — board after work, dine and sleep on board, and drive off into the Netherlands in the morning.
Crossing time and schedule
The crossing takes about eleven hours and runs overnight, every night, in each direction. You board in the early evening and arrive the following morning.
P&O Ferries operates the route with large overnight ships, so — as on all North Sea crossings — a cabin is included in the way you travel.
Terminals and onward travel
The English side sails from Hull's King George Dock. The Dutch side arrives at Europoort, west of Rotterdam, which is a major port area rather than the city centre.
A connecting shuttle bus runs from Europoort to Rotterdam Centraal station; drivers join the motorway network straight from the terminal for Rotterdam, The Hague and beyond.
Cabins and on board
Every passenger travels in a cabin, from budget inside berths to premium sea-view rooms. On board there are restaurants, bars, live music, a shop and a cinema to fill the evening.
Booking a dinner buffet with your crossing is usually cheaper than paying on board and a relaxed way to start the trip.
Prices and tips
Fares vary with cabin grade, vehicle and season, and include the overnight cabin. Book ahead and travel midweek for the best value.
It's a favourite with drivers heading into the Netherlands and Germany who prefer an overnight sailing to the longer road route via the Channel.
Common questions
How long is the Hull to Rotterdam ferry?+
About eleven hours, sailed overnight every night in each direction.
Does the ferry arrive in Rotterdam city centre?+
It arrives at Europoort; a connecting bus runs to Rotterdam Centraal station.
Who operates the Hull–Rotterdam ferry?+
P&O Ferries, with a nightly overnight crossing.
Is a cabin included?+
Yes — it's an overnight crossing and every traveller has a cabin berth.
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