Zeebrugge Ferry Port Information

About The Port

Zeebrugge is a ferry port that connects the continent with the UK via Belgium. It is one of Belgium’s busiest ports but is relatively quiet with regards to ferry traffic. The one route offered to the UK is the Zeebrugge to Hull route. There is a choice of up to 7 sailings weekly and the duration is around 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Often overshadowed by the port of Bruges, the port of Zeebrugge has a shorter history. It is an artificial port constructed toward the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century. It was built as a response to the marine channel to Bruges becoming temporarily filled with silt. It has seen a steady increase in maritime traffic since its construction and now plays a key role in not just ferry routes but also cargo and trading.

The Hull to Zeebrugge is a route that is operated exclusively by P&O Ferries.

Directions For Getting There

If you are travelling to the port by car, the ferry terminal in Zeebrugge is situated at the outer dock (Buitenhaven), Leopold II Dam (Havendam). In Zeebrugge follow the signs marked 'Zone 1', 'Car ferries'. If you are coming from Bruges: Take the N30 onto E403 then continue on N31 to the port. There are both long and short-stay parking options at the port.

If you are arriving by rail, the nearest train station is Bruges Central Station in the centre of Bruges which can be reached via national and international lines. Belgium is connected to France, Holland and Germany via the TGV Thalys service with up to 3 trains daily from Paris to Brussels. From Brussels there are 4 departures an hour to Bruges. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.

If you are travelling to the port by bus, there is a daily bus service from Bruges Central station to Zeebrugge Ferry Terminal.

Port Contact Details

Leopold II Dam 13 (Havendam), B 8380, Belgium.

Phone: +44 (0) 1304 862537