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Newcastle Ferry Port

The Port of Tyne at North Shields is DFDS's UK base for the overnight Newcastle-Amsterdam (IJmuiden) service — Britain's last direct ferry to mainland Europe from the North East.

Routes from Newcastle

Where can I sail to from Newcastle?

Operators, journey times and indicative prices for crossings from Newcastle.

Operators

Ferry operators at Newcastle

Port information

About Newcastle Ferry Port

DFDS sails nightly from the Port of Tyne (Royal Quays, North Shields) to IJmuiden near Amsterdam on the King Seaways and Princess Seaways. The crossing is about 16 hours with onboard cabins, restaurants and entertainment, popular as a mini-cruise as well as a vehicle ferry. The terminal is signposted from the A19 and there is a coach connection from Newcastle Central station.

Address

Royal Quays, Coble Dene, North Shields NE29 6EE

Country

England, United Kingdom

Coordinates

55.0148°, -1.4521°

Nearest railway station

Percy Main (Metro), about 2.2 km away in a straight line

The night before

Staying near Newcastle ferry port

Early and overnight sailings often mean a night in Newcastle upon Tyne first. Newcastle ferry port is at Royal Quays, Coble Dene, North Shields NE29 6EE, about 2.2 km from Percy Main (Metro) station in a straight line.

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Good to know

Newcastle ferry port — common questions

Where can I stay near Newcastle ferry port?

Newcastle upon Tyne has hotels within reach of the port for an early or overnight sailing. Newcastle ferry port is at Royal Quays, Coble Dene, North Shields NE29 6EE. Compare hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne through our KAYAK link on this page.