We've been waiting for a direct route from the UK to Norway for quite some time now, but it still doesn’t seem to be happening. So, we’ll have to settle for some halfway good news! While not a direct connection, a new ferry is on the way, which will be very interesting for British travellers who want to drive to Norway and possibly Sweden.
It looks pretty likely that you will soon be able to travel directly from the Netherlands to Norway by ferry, operated by the new Njordic Ferry Lines. According to the current schedule, this new service is set to launch in 2027. The route will run from Eemshaven to Arendal, with a docking location in Eydehavn, approximately 6 miles away.
Two ferries will be in operation, with a slightly stronger focus on freight transport than the previously bankrupt ferry service between Eemshaven and Kristiansand with the M.S. Romantika. Despite its popularity, Holland Norway Lines had to cease operations last year.
What will the new route from the UK to Norway look like?
If you want to travel from Great Britain to Norway, you can do so via the Netherlands starting in 2027. This can be done using various ferry services, depending on your preference and departure location. Once in the Netherlands, you’ll drive to Eemshaven. For example, if you arrive in Calais, the drive to Eemshaven is approximately 340 miles, whereas it’s only about 155 miles from Amsterdam.
If you book an early daytime ferry from England to France, you could likely arrive in Norway the following morning, subject to the final departure time from Eemshaven.
Route map Eemshaven-Arendal
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