Ferries

In August 2008 the ferry service from Newcastle to Bergen and the west coast of Norway was discontinued so at present there is no direct ferry service.

 

If you want to take your own car to Norway the most practical route is to use the DFDS service which sails overnight from Harwich to Esbjerg in Denmark (see link below). Then drive for about 4 hours to one of the ports on the north coast of Denmark and take either a standard or high speed ferry to Norway. The nearest port in Denmark is Hirtshals.  Fjord Line  sails from here to Stavanger and Bergen in western Norway and Color Line operates frequent fast ferries to Kristiansand on the south coast.  The Kristiansand route will be considerably cheaper and quicker, but leaves you with a six to eight hour drive to the western fjord area.. The southern coast itself is an idyllic area and has a lot to offer as a holiday destination.

 

If you want to go to the eastern part of Norway or the north you may do better to use one of the other Denmark - Norway services with Stena Line or DFDS (as below). It is also possible to drive over the new bridge to Sweden and drive up from there.

 

For great deals on North Sea crossings with DFDS Seaways, click here

 

All the ferry web sites are easy to use and you should be able to get schedule details and a quote within a few minutes, but let us know if you need help. The fare structure is flexible according to demand and it is not possible to give a simple guide to fares. Please call or email if you need help or would like us to get a quote for you. The earlier you book the lower the fare will be. Fares can vary significantly according to the sailing date, so do try various dates if possible, especially when booking at short notice.

 

Being able to take as much luggage as you want in your own vehicle is a great advantage, and for many people the journey by sea is an enjoyable part of the holiday. We can help with overnight accommodation in Norway which will usually be necessary if you are travelling to western Norway, or to suit the normal cottage rental period of Saturday to Saturday.

 

We are always happy to book the accommodation only if you want to make your own travel arrangements.

 

 

DFDS sails from Harwich to Esbjerg in Denmark, from where there there is a choice of ferry connections to Norway.

 

Color Line operates  fast ferries between Hirtshals in Denmark and Kristiansand on Norway’s idyllic southern coast, which is usually the quickest and cheapest route.

Fjord Line now offers the only ferry service to Bergen, departing from Hirtshals in Denmark.