Book a Harwich Ferry

Harwich Guide

An international ferry port on the coast of England, Harwich is one of the busiest ferry ports that operates in the North Sea, and sees up to 1 million ferry passengers pass through the terminal every year. Home to many historical sites, including the nearby town of Dovercourt, which has been a functional town since prehistoric times, and also has its own buildings and harbour, which have a rich maritime connection, thanks to the many naval bases that have been built near to the town over the centuries, as well as having excellent travel links to many popular destinations across the UK.

With up to 14 ferries running per week to Harwich, across 1 ferry route, and with sail times of between 6 hours and 30 minutes, and 9 hours and 30 minutes, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Harwich sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

Harwich Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule to Harwich only has one ferry route running, the ever-popular Harwich to the Hook of Holland route, and this route has up to 14 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferries to Harwich can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.

How long does the Ferry to Harwich take?

Ferry sail durations to Harwich can generally take anywhere between 6 hours and 30 minutes, to 7 hours and 15 minutes, to 9 hours and 30 minutes, and this variation is due to numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.

Harwich Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Harwich will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend checking out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.

Harwich Port Facilities

At Harwich ferry port, you will find all the facilities that you may expect from such a popular ferry port, such as waiting areas, shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as Wi-Fi and storage lockers. There is also plenty of access to the main town, which is only a short walk away, as well as buses to other nearby destinations, a local taxi rank, and trains running to many other cities across the country.