Ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe in France
The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service is operated by DFDS Seaways. In the summer there are three daily sailings (two in the winter) from Newhaven and the crossing takes just 4 hours.
Newhaven is the closest British port to London and just a short distance from the famous seaside resort of Brighton.
Newhaven to Dieppe Ferries
The ship serving the Dieppe to Newhaven route is the Côte d’Albâtre. It offers optimum comfort whatever the sailing condition on board. You will find excellent facilities including including a restaurant, a shop and play areas. As well as a bar boasting stunning sea views through its floor to ceiling windows.
If you are dining on-board all tastes are catered for at The Maupassant self-service restaurant. This relaxed and pleasant eatery offers you excellent meal-deals whatever the time of day. Whether you opt for a filling breakfast on our morning departure, a leisurely lunch on our daytime sailing, or an evening meal on our later crossing.
Alternative sailings from Dover To France
Like most cross channel ferries, the Côte d’Albâtre has many On-board shopping options. You’ll find the usual extensive ranges of specially selected alcohols, tobaccos and perfumes. You also find most things you might have forgotten for your trip as well as books and toys to keep the kid entertained.
Dieppe is ideally situated in Upper Normandy with fast connections to Paris and all parts of Northern France.
Although the crossing is only 4 hours, if you wish you can purchase a cabin to relax in during your crossing. You will also find a number of areas of the ship that have been set aside especially for children. Little ones can let off steam in the brightly-coloured play-zones while video games and cartoons will keep the older ones entertained.
Newhaven to Dieppe By Ferry
- Operated by DFDS
- Served By The Ships: Côte d'Albâtre, Seven Sisters
- British Citizens require Passport
- Sailing Time: 4 hours | Up To 2 Sailings Per Day
- Foot passengers from just £31 one way
On-board Facilities
- Cabins Available
- WiFi Available
- Food Court
- Shopping Onboard
Traveling With Dogs
- Dogs allowed to travel
Accessible Travel
- Disabled Cabins Available
- Disabled Toilets Available
- Lifts Available
Traveling With Children
- Child Friendly Cabins Available
- Childrens Entertainment
Getting To Port (Newhaven)
By Train: The train station is only yards from the terminal.
By Bus:
Getting To Port (Dieppe)
By Train: The SNCF train station is located in the center of the town. Upon exiting the station, follow the road straight ahead with the quay on your right. Turn right at the Tourist Information Centre over 2 bridges and follow the harbour wall to your left. The Transmanche Ferry terminal is 500 yards away.
By Bus: A shuttle bus operates between Dieppe ferry terminal, town center and train station for a €2 fare .
Walking: To walk from the train station to the ferry port would take approximately 10 minutes (3.3 km) via D925.
Hello, can you please let me know what time do we need to be at the port before boat leaves, many thanks
Hi Penny
Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, therefore check in will close promptly. In high season we advise customers to allow 90 minutes before check in closes to pass through all controls. Please note check in & departure times are based on local time. I hope this helps.
The information given above about no foot passengers is incorrect. It is currently £23 each way. Parking at Newhaven is £5 if you are going away overnight. Would not recommend this for a day trip as 4 hrs each way gives you little time in France.
Thanks for the update Stephen. DFDS still has this marked as route not available for foot passengers and you still cannot book as foot passengers on their site. It does though appear you are right and you can book as a foot passenger with direct ferries (use the book now. One way price is £31 and the return is £46 (£23 each way) as you said.
It makes a perfect trip for either a day or weekend break.
The seven sisters is a very smart, powerful, and comfortable ferry. The crossing from Newhaven to Dieppe saves me 200 miles on the round trip to Ambrieres and saves me some £40 in payage road tolls. It’s a nice experience too.