Originally Posted by
Rebelyell
Finally, when planning itineraries, be aware that there is an overnight train-ferry-train between Amsterdam and London that operates at somewhat reasonable prices. You can book a cabin, sleep overnight, and kind of enjoy what amounts to a crappy cruise ship. I haven't been on this, but would like to.
Indeed. Bookable online (for
UK-Holland and
Holland-UK). Further details and explanations on
Seat61.
I don't think it's really trying to be a cruise ship - but I'd say that out of the available options (ie: plane, bus, train or ferry), the ferry is the nicest and most relaxing way to get from the UK to the Netherlands or vice versa. The day boat is cheaper - the night boat is more time effective, but more expensive as you also have to pay for a cabin - but even then, if you need to travel at short notice it can often be cheaper than the train (and possibly also cheaper than flying, once you factor in the cost of getting to/from airports, ancillary fees, etc, etc - and it potentially saves a night in a hotel).