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The Hull to Rotterdam ferry
P&O Ferries sails from Hull to Rotterdam every night. The ferry usually leaves Hull at 20:30 from Monday to Friday and at 20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, and the overnight crossing takes around 11 and a half hours, so you sleep on board and arrive in the morning. Coming back, the ferry from Rotterdam docks in Hull at around 07:30 on weekdays and 08:00 at weekends.
The ferry arrives at the Europoort ferry terminal, which P&O puts about a 30-minute drive from Rotterdam itself. In Hull it leaves from King George Dock, reached by road on the A63 or by rail to Hull Paragon Interchange.
There is no ferry from Hull to Amsterdam. P&O's only North Sea route is Hull to Rotterdam, even though its own pages talk up Amsterdam as a destination from Rotterdam. For a crossing closer to Amsterdam, DFDS sails overnight from Newcastle to IJmuiden.
- Every night, leaving Hull at 20:30 on weekdays and 20:00 at weekends
- About 11 and a half hours overnight, with cabins on board
- Cars, vans, motorhomes, motorcycles, bicycles and foot passengers
- Pet-friendly cabins or on-board kennels
Hull to Rotterdam ferry times
| Direction | Sailings | Usual departure times | Crossing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull to Rotterdam | Every night | 20:30 Monday to Friday, 20:00 Saturday and Sunday | About 11½ hours (overnight) |
| Rotterdam to Hull | Every night | Evening, arriving in Hull about 07:30 Monday to Friday and 08:00 at weekends | About 11½ hours (overnight) |
Source: poferries.com, checked 28 September 2026. Timetables change by season; the search shows the sailings for your date.
What to know about the Hull to Rotterdam crossing
- Cabins
- P&O offers Standard, Outside, Premier, Club and State Room cabins on its ferries to Holland. (poferries.com)
- Foot passengers
- Yes. Choose "Foot Passenger" when you book and check in 90 minutes before departure. (poferries.com)
- Vehicles
- Cars, vans, minibuses, motorhomes, motorcycles (including with sidecar) and bicycles can all be booked on this route. (poferries.com)
- Pets
- You can book a pet-friendly cabin or leave your pet in the ship's air-conditioned kennels. (poferries.com)
- Passports and entry
- For the Netherlands, your UK passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area, and short stays are limited to 90 days in any 180. Since the EU Entry/Exit System started on 12 October 2025, ferry passengers from ports other than Dover may be asked for fingerprints and a photo when they arrive. (gov.uk)
Where the ferry leaves from and arrives
- Hull
- P&O Ferries Hull, Terminal 1, King George Dock, Hedon Road, Hull HU9 5PS. Reached by road via the A63, or by rail through Hull Paragon Interchange. (poferries.com)
- Rotterdam (Europoort)
- Europoort Ferry Terminal, Luxemburgweg, 3198 LG Europoort, Netherlands (P&O dock number 5805), about a 30-minute drive from Rotterdam. (poferries.com)
Alternatives to the Hull to Rotterdam ferry
- Newcastle (North Shields) to Amsterdam (IJmuiden): DFDS's overnight route to IJmuiden, the crossing to use for Amsterdam.
- Harwich to Hook of Holland: Stena Line to Hook of Holland, the other main route to the Rotterdam area, from Essex.
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Hull to Rotterdam ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Hull to Rotterdam?
About 11 and a half hours overnight, according to P&O Ferries.
What time does the Hull to Rotterdam ferry leave?
P&O's ferry usually leaves Hull at 20:30 from Monday to Friday and at 20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the time for your date when you book.
What time does the Rotterdam ferry arrive in Hull?
At around 07:30 from Monday to Friday and 08:00 at weekends, according to P&O Ferries.
Is there a ferry from Hull to Amsterdam?
No. P&O sails from Hull to Rotterdam (Europoort), about a 30-minute drive from Rotterdam. For Amsterdam, DFDS sails overnight from Newcastle to IJmuiden.
Can I take a van on the Hull to Rotterdam ferry?
Yes. Vans, minibuses and motorhomes can be booked on the route, as well as cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
Can I travel as a foot passenger from Hull to Rotterdam?
Yes. Book as a foot passenger and check in 90 minutes before departure.
Can I take my dog on the Hull to Rotterdam ferry?
Yes. You can book a pet-friendly cabin or use the ship's air-conditioned kennels.
How much is the Hull to Rotterdam ferry?
It depends on the date, your cabin and whether you take a vehicle. Use the search on this page for live fares for your dates.
Where does the Hull ferry dock in Rotterdam?
At the Europoort Ferry Terminal, Luxemburgweg, 3198 LG Europoort, about a 30-minute drive from Rotterdam.
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Where these facts come from
Checked by the CheapFerries editorial team on 2026-09-28. Operators change timetables and rules, so confirm details for your sailing when you book.
- poferries.com www.poferries.com/en/routes/hull-to-rotterdam
- poferries.com www.poferries.com/en/routes/hull-to-rotterdam/travel-information/ports
- directferries.co.uk www.directferries.co.uk/hull_rotterdam_ferry.htm
- gov.uk www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands/entry-requirements
- gov.uk www.gov.uk/entry-exit-system
- dfds.com www.dfds.com/en-gb