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Is there a ferry from the UK to Norway?

Why there is no direct route and the usual way round.

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Short answer

There is currently no direct passenger ferry from the UK to Norway, from either Scotland or England, according to the ferry company DFDS. The most popular route is a ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam, a drive of about 6.5 hours through Germany to Denmark, and then a ferry on to Norway.

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Why

  1. DFDS states that there are currently no direct passenger ferries running from the UK to Scandinavia.
  2. DFDS runs daily overnight crossings from Newcastle to IJmuiden, near Amsterdam, and a route from Copenhagen to Oslo.
  3. Visit Norway lists regular ferry routes to Norway from Denmark, Sweden and Germany, with ports such as Hirtshals, Frederikshavn, Copenhagen, Strömstad and Kiel.

Details

From IJmuiden it is about 6.5 hours by car through northern Germany to Denmark, according to DFDS. From Denmark you can sail to Norway from Hirtshals, Frederikshavn or Copenhagen. DFDS closed its Harwich to Esbjerg route in September 2014.

Tip

If you do not need your car in Norway, compare the ferry route with flying: there are direct flights to Norway from many destinations in Europe.

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This answer is for reference only. Ferry routes can change, so check DFDS and the ferry companies before you travel.

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