Brits dreaming of fjords, colourful Scandi houses and dazzling aurora displays could soon have a new direct way to reach Norway - and it wouldn't involve flying. Newcastle City Council is exploring the possibility of reviving a direct ferry link between Tyneside and Bergen, which could restore a North Sea crossing that disappeared more than 15 years ago. The route once served as a direct sea journey from Newcastle to Norway's second-largest city, but it was scrapped in September 2008 when operator DFDS withdrew the service, citing soaring fuel costs. Air travel to Norway became easier in 2025 when Jet2 launched a direct Newcastle to Bergen flight, a journey that clocks in at just one hour and 25 minutes. This puts Norway 11 per cent above the average in Europe, which is 84.76 per cent.