Hook of Holland - Harwich
From Rotterdam to Harwich by day or overnight
From
€107
Hook of Holland Port
Hook of Holland Ferry Port
The Stena Line terminal at the mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg is the departure port for the ferry to Harwich, by day and by night
- Two daily departures to Harwich with Stena Line, a day crossing and an overnight ferry
- Terminal on Stationsweg 10, around 30 km west of Rotterdam on the A20
- Metro station Hoek van Holland Haven right outside the terminal, with connections to the NS rail network
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Ferries to and from Hook of Holland
The route between Hook of Holland and Harwich in both directions, with crossing time, operator and booking.
Prices for a car incl. driver, one way
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Hook of Holland route map
Hook of Holland ferry route at a glance
Interactive map of the ferry connection from Hook of Holland. Click the route for details.
Port guide
Hook of Holland Ferry Port at a glance
Table of Contents
Hook of Holland sits where the Nieuwe Waterweg meets the North Sea, on the western edge of the Rotterdam port area, and is the departure port for the Stena Line ferry to Harwich. This guide covers where the terminal is, how to get there by car or by metro from Rotterdam, when check-in opens and what parking costs.
Hook of Holland - Harwich: the route from Hook
Stena Line sails up to twice daily to Harwich: the day crossing at 14:15 (13:45 on Sundays) taking around 7 hours, and the overnight crossing at 22:00 with a cabin. The superferries Stena Hollandica and Stena Britannica are in service, with restaurants, bars, a duty-free shop, a movie lounge and free Wi-Fi. Harwich is on England's east coast in Essex, with trains from there reaching London in around 1.5 hours. Full details on check-in, on board, cabins and fares are on the route page.
Location and getting there by car
The terminal is at Stationsweg 10, 3151 HS Hoek van Holland (port number 915), around 30 kilometres west of Rotterdam, a good 20 kilometres from The Hague and about 85 kilometres from Amsterdam. Coming from Germany or Belgium, head for the Rotterdam area and pick up the A20 towards Hoek van Holland, following it all the way to its end, then the signs for "Stena Line" and "Engeland". Note the distinction within the port area: the P&O ferry to Hull doesn't depart from here but from Europoort, a good 15 kilometres to the south on the other side of the Nieuwe Waterweg.
By metro and rail
Hook of Holland is the ferry port to England best served by public transport: Rotterdam's RET metro station Hoek van Holland Haven is right outside the terminal building. Line B runs to Schiedam Centrum and Rotterdam, where you change onto NS trains; The Hague is around 30 minutes away, Amsterdam under 90 minutes. There's a ticket desk for rail tickets at the terminal. On the English side, the train stops right at Harwich International ferry terminal, and Stena Line sells the combined ferry-and-train ticket to London as a Rail & Sail ticket; the Dutch leg by metro and NS is booked separately.
Check-in, parking and terminal
Check-in for the day crossing is open from 12:15 to 13:30 (until 13:00 on Sundays), and for the overnight ferry from 18:15 to 21:15 (from 18:45 on Saturdays and Sundays); the desk closes for both vehicles and foot passengers 45 minutes before departure. Allow extra time in peak season, as latecomers won't be allowed on board, and have a valid passport and the electronic ETA travel authorisation ready, as explained in the entry requirements guide. Unattended short- and long-stay car parks are available right at the terminal: short-stay parking is free for the first 30 minutes and then costs €1.50 per half hour up to a maximum of €21.50 per day, while long-stay parking costs €10 per day from the first day (correct as of September 2026, Stena Line). The terminal has toilets and baby-changing rooms, free Wi-Fi, catering and assistance for travellers with reduced mobility.
With a motorhome, a dog, or as a foot passenger
Motorhomes and car-trailer combinations are charged by length, so give the exact dimensions when booking; details are in the motorhome guide. Pets stay in the vehicle, or travel in the heated on-board kennel or a pet cabin, as explained in the pets guide. Foot passengers and cyclists are welcome on this route, which makes Hook of Holland the right choice if you're travelling to England without a car: metro right to the door, ferry, then train into London.
Hook of Holland port FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about Hook of Holland Ferry Port
Where exactly is Hook of Holland Ferry Port? +
The Stena Line terminal is at Stationsweg 10, 3151 HS Hoek van Holland (port number 915) at the mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg, around 30 km west of Rotterdam, a good 20 km from The Hague and about 85 km from Amsterdam.
Which ferries run from Hook of Holland? +
Just one: Hook of Holland - Harwich with Stena Line, up to twice daily as a day crossing and an overnight ferry. The P&O ferry to Hull doesn't depart from here but from Europoort, around 15 km away, see Rotterdam - Hull.
Can I reach the terminal without a car? +
Yes, very well. Rotterdam's RET metro station Hoek van Holland Haven is right outside the terminal; line B connects the port with Schiedam Centrum and Rotterdam, where you change onto the NS rail network. The Hague is around 30 minutes away, Amsterdam under 90 minutes.
When do I need to check in at Hook of Holland? +
For the day crossing, check-in is open daily from 12:15 to 13:30 (until 13:00 on Sundays), and for the overnight ferry from 18:15 to 21:15 (from 18:45 on Saturdays and Sundays). The desk closes 45 minutes before departure; latecomers won't be allowed on board.
Can I park at Hook of Holland Ferry Port? +
Yes, unattended short- and long-stay car parks are available right at the terminal. Short-stay parking is free for the first 30 minutes and then costs €1.50 per half hour (up to €21.50 per day), long-stay parking costs €10 per day from the first day. You can pay by card, contactless or in cash (euros).