Rosyth to Zeebrugge Ferry Despite being a port city, passenger ferries do not run to and from the city. Rosyth, 15 miles from Edinburgh, has a terminus, with a freight service to Zeebrugge in Belgium run by DFDS Seaways (formerly Norfolkline).
Where do Edinburgh ferries go?
Rosyth ferry port is located on the Firth of Forth around three miles south of Dunfermline, and separated from Edinburgh by the Forth Bridge and around 11 miles. Freight ferries sail from Rosyth to Zeebrugge in Belgium, which is the only direct ferry route between Scotland and Continental Europe.
Does Edinburgh have a ferry port?
Located to the north east of Edinburgh, less than 3 miles from the city centre, the port has access to Scotland’s road and rail networks and is well positioned for all North Sea shipping activities.
Is there a ferry from Edinburgh to Ireland?
1a Travelling from Edinburgh (United Kingdom) to Dublin (Ireland) Travel from Great Britain to Ireland by train and ferry. There are “SailRail” tickets available which include the transportation by train and ferry in one ticket.
Where can you get a ferry to from Scotland?
There are 2 ferry routes operating between Scotland and Northern Ireland offering you combined total of 11 sailings per day. P&O Irish Sea operates [–1 route–], Cairnryan to Larne which runs 6 times daily. Stena Line operates [–1 route–], Cairnryan to Belfast which runs 5 times daily.
Can you get a ferry from Scotland to Holland?
By ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland (The Netherlands) The shortest ferry route across the North Sea from the UK is from Harwich in Essex with Stena Line to The Hook of Holland (known as ‘Hoek van Holland’).
Is there a ferry from Scotland to Amsterdam?
Ferry crossing to Scotland. Board our impressive PRINCESS SEAWAYS and KING SEAWAYS ferries from Amsterdam to Newcastle, just a few miles from the border with Scotland. You enjoy yourself on board while your own vehicle is under deck – a holiday can hardly begin any more relaxed!
Can you get around Edinburgh without a car?
By bus. Edinburgh’s extensive bus routes cover the entire city and its outskirts, and are well regarded by residents and visitors alike. Most festival venues are either on or nearby at least one main bus route, and the Night Bus services will help you get to your accommodation even in the wee small hours.
How long is the ferry from Edinburgh to Ireland?
Travel in style on the biggest, most luxurious ferries ever to sail between Northern Ireland and Scotland, Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII. With a choice of 12 daily sailings you can travel by foot or by car to Cairnryan and Belfast from only 2 hours 15 minutes on two of the best ferries on the Irish Sea.
How far is Edinburgh to the Scottish islands?
about 235 miles
The Isle of Skye is located about 235 miles from Edinburgh and driving time can range from 5 to 6 hours. Consider stopping at some of these places: The town of Pitlochry, which is 70 miles from Edinburgh along the M90. The quaint little town is home to Scotland’s oldest whisky distillery.
How long is boat from Belfast to Edinburgh?
approximately 2 hours 22 minutes
On average, there are a combined number of 6 crossings each day between Belfast and Scotland, which are operated by Stena Line. Crossings from Belfast to Scotland take approximately 2 hours 22 minutes.
How long is ferry from Scotland to Belfast?
around 2 hours 15 minutes
The Cairnryan Belfast ferry route connects Scotland with Northern Ireland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Stena Line. The crossing operates up to 35 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Do you need a passport to go to Ireland by ferry?
It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Ireland or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required. If you are driving a vehicle you will also need a valid driving licence.
How long is the ferry from Scotland to Amsterdam?
approximately 15h 45m
The ferry crossing time from Newcastle to Amsterdam is approximately 15h 45m.
Can you get a ferry from Scotland to Norway?
Unfortunately, there are no direct ferries from Scotland or England to Norway these days. This is possible with one of the two ferries to Holland and a 3-hour drive to the ferry departing from Eemshaven to Norway. However, it is also possible to drive further to Germany or Denmark and then make your crossing to Norway.
How long is the ferry from Scotland to France?
Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings
Our fastest and most popular ferry crossing, our Dover to Calais route takes only 100 minutes, and with Duty Free shopping onboard those minutes will fly by.
Can you get a ferry from Scotland to Germany?
Are there ferries from the UK to Germany? There are no longer ferries from the UK to Germany. If you’re travelling from the UK to Germany, as the direct link from Harwich to Cuxhaven ceased many years ago, you’ll need to travel via France, Belgium or Holland and drive across.
Is there a car ferry from Scotland to Norway?
There is no direct ferry from the UK to Norway. You can choose to travel to Holland (Rotterdam or Amsterdam) or France and drive to the north of The Netherlands (Groningen). From her you can take a ferry to Kristiansand.
How far is Ireland from Scotland by ferry?
Ferries to Scotland from Northern Ireland
All crossings are between one and two hours, depending on the route and service – so you could even come for a day trip, but we reckon you won’t want to leave so soon. Find more routes and ways to travel at Omio.co.uk.
Is there a ferry from Scotland to Sweden?
You are not currently able to get a ferry from the UK to Sweden, but there are over 11 different destinations that you are able to get a ferry from.
Can you get a ferry from Scotland to France?
There don’t seem to be any ferries from mainland Europe to Scotland – the ferries that arrive closest are Amsterdam-Newcastle (about 1-2 hours drive from Edinburgh) and Zeebrugge-Hull (3-4 hours away, probably).