London - Amsterdam (Dutch Flyer Rail and Sail)

Posted by Ed
Last updated on Sat, 09/04/2011 - 7:30pm
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Description

The Dutch Flyer service, operated in partnership between Stena Line, National Express East Anglia and Holland's NS railway, is a city-to-city service combining rail and ferry routes to link London and Amsterdam in around 14 hours. Travelling overnight is the best option, although not the cheapest (as purchasing a cabin is mandatory), as you maximise your time at your destination. 

Harwich - Hook of Holland Ferry - Cabins:

If you are travelling on an overnight sailing, you must pay for a cabin. All cabins are private, with both inside and outside cabins available. All cabins on board the Stena Line ferry have en-suite bathroom facilities, flat screen televisions, free WiFi access, towels and toiletries and a bureau. If you opt for a more luxurious cabin (Comfort and Captain's Class), you will get tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary minibar (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks). 

Each day, there are two Dutch Flyer services in either direction. When travelling from Amsterdam, you need to change trains at Schiedam. When travelling from London on the Sunday evening or Saturday morning service, passengers need to change train at Manningtree to reach Harwich.

London to Amsterdam:

  Stop Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
Train London Liverpool St 06.38 18.20 06.38 19.00b 08.02b 19.02
Harwich 08.10 20.01 08.09 20.22 09.43 20.48
Ferry Harwich 09.00 23.15 09.00 23.15 10.30 23.15
Hook of Holland 16.45 07.45 16.45 07.45 18.15 07.45
Train Hook of Holland 17.37 08.37 17.37 08.37 19.07 08.37
  Schiedam Centrum 18.03 09.03 18.03 09.03 19.33 09.03
  Rotterdam Central 18.08 09.08 18.08 09.08 19.38 09.08
  Schiedam Centrum 18.16 09.16 18.16 09.16 19.46 09.16
  Amsterdam Central 19.22 10.22a 19.22 10.22 20.52 10.22a

a = Change trains at Schiedam for Amsterdam
b = Change trains at Manningtree for Harwich

Amsterdam to London:

  Stop Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
Train Amsterdam Central 11.40 19.10a 11.40a 19.10a 11.40a 19.10a
  Schiedam Centrum 12.45 20.15 12.45 20.15 12.45 20.15
  Rotterdam 13.13 20.43 13.13 20.42 13.13 20.43
  Schiedam Centrum 13.18 20.48 13.18 20.48 13.18 20.48
  Hook of Holland 13.42 21.12 13.42 21.12 13.42 21.12
Ferry Hook of Holland 14.30 22.15 14.30 22.00 14.30 22.00
Harwich 20.00 06.30 20.00 06.30 20.00 06.30
Train Harwich 20.45 07.20 20.45 07.20 20.35 07.15
London Liverpool St 22.14 08.45 22.14 08.59 21.59 08.45

a = Change trains at Schiedam for Hook of Holland

Pricing

Rail & Sail Fares for the Dutch Flyer:

The table below gives details of the lowest fares available for this route. They must be booked online, and are subject to availability. Fares must be booked at least 7 days in advance. The overnight prices include the cost of a cabin, although the lowest price will vary depending on your cabin requirements. Tickets can be booked in advance from the Stena Line website.

  Harwich - any Dutch Station (single) NX Station - any Dutch Station (single) Harwich - any Dutch Station (return) NX Station - any Dutch Station (return)
Day Sailings £34 £39 £68 £78
Night Sailings * £63 £68 £126 £136

* Overnight sailings must include a cabin. The overnight prices quoted above include the cheapest cabin option.

Cabin Prices (prices per cabin):

Cabin Type Overnight Daytime
Stena Plus Seat - £13
Single Berth Cabin (no window) £29 £15
Single Berth Cabin (window) £37 £19
2 Berth Cabin (no window) £41 £21
2 Berth Cabin (window) £49 £25
4 Berth Cabin (window) £73 £37
Family 3 Berth Cabin (window) £55 -
Comfort Class Family 3 Berth Cabin (window) £75 -
5 Berth Cabin (window) £79 £40
Comfort Class 2 Berth Cabin (window) £69 £35
Captain's Class 2 Berth Cabin (window) £93 £47
Captain's Class 2 Berth Suite (window) £117 £59

To purchase tickets directly from the operator, use the link below.

The Journey

London - Harwich (National Express East Anglia Train)

London - Harwich (National Express East Anglia Train)
Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 1hr 30mins
Price Range: Dutch Flyer from £34 one-way

Harwich - Hook of Holland (Stena Line Ferry)

Mode: Sea
Journey Time: 6hrs 45mins
Price Range: from £34 one-way

Hook of Holland - Amsterdam (Train)

Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 2hrs
Price Range: Dutch Flyer tickets from £34 each way