{"id":100038,"date":"2026-10-26T08:09:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T08:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/?p=100038"},"modified":"2026-10-26T08:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T08:09:03","slug":"uk-to-norway-by-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/uk-to-norway-by-boat","title":{"rendered":"UK to Norway by Boat: How to Get to Norway Without Flying"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"chb-post\">\n\n<p class=\"chb-updated\">Last updated: 26 October 2026 &middot; By Steve Joury, cargo trip advisor at CargoHolidays<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"chb-lede\"><strong>There&rsquo;s no regular direct passenger ferry from the UK to Norway today, but you can still travel from the UK to Norway by boat: take a ferry to the Netherlands, continue to Denmark or Germany, and sail to Norway from there &ndash; or join a fjord cruise from a UK port.<\/strong> Here&rsquo;s how to plan it.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"chb-cta-bar\">\n<a class=\"chb-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/richiedi-informazioni-su-una-crociera-con-trasporto-merci\/\">Ask about Scandinavia &rarr;<\/a>\n<a class=\"chb-btn chb-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/baltic-sea-freighter-voyages\/\">Baltic voyages<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"chb-keyfacts\">\n<p class=\"chb-keyfacts-title\">Key facts at a glance<\/p>\n<ul><li>There is <strong>no regular direct UK&ndash;Norway passenger ferry<\/strong> at present.<\/li><li>Route via <strong>Newcastle&ndash;Amsterdam<\/strong> or Harwich&ndash;Hook of Holland, then onward to Denmark or Germany.<\/li><li>Ferries to Norway sail from <strong>Hirtshals, Frederikshavn and Kiel<\/strong>.<\/li><li>No-fly fjord cruises leave from Southampton, Newcastle and other UK ports.<\/li><li>Inside Norway, the coastal voyage links ports from Bergen to the Arctic.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<nav class=\"chb-toc\" aria-label=\"Contents\">\n<p class=\"chb-toc-title\">In this guide<\/p>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#is-there-a-ferry-from-the-uk-to-norway\">Is there a ferry from the UK to Norway?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ferry-routes-to-norway-via-europe\">Ferry routes to Norway via Europe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#no-fly-fjord-cruises-from-uk-ports\">No-fly fjord cruises from UK ports<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#exploring-norway-s-coast-by-ship\">Exploring Norway&rsquo;s coast by ship<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#when-to-go\">When to go<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Domande frequenti<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-ferry-from-the-uk-to-norway\">Is there a ferry from the UK to Norway?<\/h2>\n<p>Not directly, at the moment. The old Newcastle&ndash;Bergen ferry ended years ago. But travelling from the <strong>UK to Norway by boat<\/strong> is still very doable using a chain of ferries and trains, and it&rsquo;s a beautiful journey through the North Sea and Skagerrak.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"chb-figure\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_330948268.jpeg\" alt=\"UK to Norway by boat &ndash; ship crossing the North Sea\" title=\"UK to Norway by boat &ndash; ship crossing the North Sea\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1111\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Ferries and fjord cruises cross the North Sea to Norway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"ferry-routes-to-norway-via-europe\">Ferry routes to Norway via Europe<\/h2>\n<table><thead><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>Percorso<\/th><th>Tempo tipico<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>1. UK to the continent<\/td><td>Newcastle &ndash; Amsterdam or Harwich &ndash; Hook of Holland<\/td><td>Overnight<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2. Overland<\/td><td>Train or drive to northern Denmark or Kiel<\/td><td>Several hours<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>3a. Denmark to Norway<\/td><td>Hirtshals &ndash; Kristiansand, Larvik, Stavanger or Bergen<\/td><td>A few hours to overnight<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>3b. Denmark to Oslo<\/td><td>Frederikshavn &ndash; Oslo<\/td><td>Overnight<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>3c. Germany to Oslo<\/td><td>Kiel &ndash; Oslo<\/td><td>About 20 hours, overnight<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<p>Operators and schedules change by season, so check the latest timetables. With a car, this route is ideal for a fjord road trip.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"no-fly-fjord-cruises-from-uk-ports\">No-fly fjord cruises from UK ports<\/h2>\n<p>If you&rsquo;d rather sail all the way, many cruise lines run Norwegian fjord itineraries from Southampton, Dover, Newcastle, Tilbury and other UK ports, usually 5&ndash;12 nights. It&rsquo;s the simplest flight-free way to see the fjords. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/cruises-without-flying\/\">cruises without flying<\/a> for the options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"chb-figure\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/uk-to-norway-by-boat-infographic-cargoholidays.jpg\" alt=\"UK to Norway by boat infographic &ndash; routes\" title=\"UK to Norway by boat infographic &ndash; routes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Getting from the UK to Norway by sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"exploring-norway-s-coast-by-ship\">Exploring Norway&rsquo;s coast by ship<\/h2>\n<p>Once in Norway, ships are part of everyday life. The famous coastal voyage links Bergen with Kirkenes near the Russian border, calling at dozens of ports and carrying passengers, cars and freight. Local express boats and car ferries connect fjord villages and islands. Container feeder ships also serve Norwegian ports &ndash; see <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/baltic-sea-freighter-voyages\/\">Viaggi delle navi da carico nel Mar Baltico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chb-tip\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For the northern lights, travel north of the Arctic Circle between late September and March. For the midnight sun, go from late May to July.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-go\">When to go<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer (June&ndash;August):<\/strong> long days, calm-ish seas, busiest ferries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spring and autumn:<\/strong> quieter, cheaper, changeable weather.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winter:<\/strong> northern lights in the Arctic, short days and possible storms in the North Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<section class=\"chb-related\" aria-label=\"Guide correlate\">\n<h2 id=\"related-guides\">Related cargo ship travel guides<\/h2>\n<div class=\"chb-grid\"><a class=\"chb-card\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/cruises-without-flying\/\"><span class=\"chb-card-kicker\">Crociere<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-title\">Cruises without flying from UK ports<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-more\">Read guide &rarr;<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chb-card\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/iceland-without-flying\/\"><span class=\"chb-card-kicker\">Routes<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-title\">Iceland without flying<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-more\">Read guide &rarr;<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chb-card\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/baltic-sea-freighter-voyages\/\"><span class=\"chb-card-kicker\">Freighters<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-title\">Viaggi delle navi da carico nel Mar Baltico<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-more\">Read guide &rarr;<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chb-card\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/viaggio-su-una-nave-da-carico-in-partenza-da-amburgo\/\"><span class=\"chb-card-kicker\">Ports<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-title\">Viaggi su navi da carico da Amburgo<\/span><span class=\"chb-card-more\">Read guide &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Domande frequenti<\/h2>\n<div class=\"chb-faq\">\n<h3>Is there a direct ferry from the UK to Norway?<\/h3>\n<p>Not at present. Travellers usually go via the Netherlands and Denmark or Germany.<\/p><h3>How do I get to Norway without flying?<\/h3>\n<p>Take a ferry to the Netherlands, travel on to Denmark or Kiel, then take a ferry to Norway &ndash; or join a fjord cruise from a UK port.<\/p><h3>Can I take my car to Norway by ferry?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, all the main ferries to Norway from Denmark and Germany carry cars.<\/p><h3>Do cruises to Norway leave from the UK?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Many fjord cruises sail from Southampton, Newcastle, Dover and other UK ports.<\/p><h3>What is the Norwegian coastal voyage?<\/h3>\n<p>A ship service linking Bergen with northern Norway, carrying passengers, cars and freight between many ports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"chb-booking\">\n<p class=\"chb-booking-title\">Sail north on a cargo ship<\/p>\n<p>Ask us about feeder and freighter voyages into Scandinavia and the Baltic.<\/p>\n<a class=\"chb-btn chb-btn--big\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/richiedi-informazioni-su-una-crociera-con-trasporto-merci\/\">Ask about Scandinavia &rarr;<\/a>\n<p class=\"chb-booking-small\">Free, no-obligation quote &middot; Reply within 48 hours &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/chiedi-al-capitano\/\">Chiedi al capitano<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/come-procedere-per-una-crociera-con-carico\/\">How booking works<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is there a direct ferry from the UK to Norway?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Not at present. 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