Norway–UK Ferries: Is There Still a Crossing?
Wondering if there's a ferry between Norway and Britain? Short answer: not directly. But you can still get there — here's how.
No direct ferry since 2008
The classic Bergen–Newcastle route (DFDS, via Stavanger and Haugesund) closed in 2008. There has been no direct passenger ferry between Norway and the UK since. Revival plans surface from time to time, but none operates today.
How to reach the UK by ferry
The route runs via the continent, in three legs:
- Norway → Denmark. Take a ferry to Hirtshals with Fjord Line (from Kristiansand, Stavanger or Bergen) or Color Line (from Larvik or Kristiansand).
- Through Denmark to the Netherlands. Drive south through Denmark and Germany to IJmuiden, near Amsterdam.
- Netherlands → England. Take the overnight IJmuiden–Newcastle (DFDS), or Hook of Holland–Harwich (Stena Line) further south.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a ferry between Norway and the UK?
- No, not directly. The last route, Bergen–Newcastle (DFDS), closed in 2008, and there is currently no direct passenger ferry between Norway and Britain.
- How do I get from Norway to the UK by car?
- Take a ferry to Hirtshals in Denmark, drive on to the Netherlands, and cross to England on IJmuiden–Newcastle (DFDS) or Hook of Holland–Harwich (Stena Line).
- Will the Bergen–Newcastle ferry come back?
- There have been several revival plans over the years, but for now there is no direct Norway–UK crossing.
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