Where can you sail to from Immingham?
DFDS Seaways offer ferries from Immingham to Brevik, Esbjerg, Gothenburg, Cuxhaven and to Rotterdam. Facilities available at the port are limited, but there are many industry relevant businesses located very near to the port. Ashbourne Hotel, County Hotel, and Pelham Hotel & Truckstop are all within 5 miles.
Are there any ferries from UK to Scandinavia?
The only direct route from the UK to Norway is Immingham to Brevik with DFDS. There are two crossings per week with each crossing taking from 26 hours, depending on the time of departure. Alternatively, you can get to Norway by using other eastern UK port links to Europe and then driving north through Europe.
What is a freight ferry?
A freight booking must be made for all Commercial Vehicles designed for the purpose of carrying goods for hire and reward or other commercial practices. Ferry operators are clamping down on Commercial Vehicles travelling on passenger tickets.
How many lorries fit on ferry DFDS?
The 47,600 gross tonnage ferry can carry 2,000 passengers and transport 180 freight trucks and 195 passenger cars. She measures 213m in length and 31.5m in width, and has been provided with 3,746 lane metres to accommodate trailers, cars and other cargo.
Is there a ferry from UK to Sweden?
Immingham to Gothenburg is the most direct ferry route to travel from the UK to Sweden. There are up to 6 departures per week with a relaxing 26 hour crossing.
Is there a ferry from UK to Norway?
There are currently no car ferries from the UK to Norway; the nearest you’ll get is Esbjerg in Denmark, about 900km (around 10hr) by road from Oslo, with DFDS Seaways (wdfdsseaways.co.uk) from Harwich.
Can you get a ferry from the UK to Sweden?
Can you drive from the UK to Scandinavia?
Can you drive from the UK to Norway without taking a ferry? Yes, you’ll obviously need to take the Eurotunnel. But it’s possible to drive through Germany, into Denmark then cross the Öresund Bridge (a toll bridge) from Denmark to Sweden.
Can I travel on a freight ferry?
There are two different types of ferry available – a passenger, or “Ro-Pax” ferry, or a freight only Ro-Ro ferry. Whether or not you decide to travel on a passenger or a freight ferry it can come down to the size of vehicle you are travelling with.
Can cars use freight ferries?
If you are on a standard “Ro-Pax” ferry then yes, there will be cars and passengers on board too. If you are on a freight only ferry then there will be no cars and only a maximum of twelve passengers on board.
How many lorries does a ferry carry?
180 lorries
They have recently added six high-capacity super-ferries to their fleet, which can take up to 180 lorries each. This is twice as many as the older ferries that they have replaced, and great news for anyone driving a van or lorry across the Channel.
How many lorries can you get on Eurostar?
32 trucks
Our fleet will soon consist of 18 Truck Shuttles, 745m long, each shuttle capable of carrying up to 32 trucks and travelling at a speed of 140km/h. A complete Truck Shuttle comprises of two locomotives, a Club Car with approximately 56 seats for drivers, 3 loading / unloading wagons and 32 carrier wagons.