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The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry
DFDS runs the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry and is the only operator on the route. The crossing takes around four hours, or around five hours on certain overnight sailings, according to DFDS. In the week of 14 October 2026 DFDS listed two sailings from Newhaven, at 11:00 and 23:00, and two from Dieppe, at 06:00 and 18:00. DFDS says the number of daily sailings depends on the season.
The ship is the Côte d'Albâtre. Every passenger can use a reclining lounge seat, and private cabins can be added for an extra fee. There is a restaurant, a bar and a shop on board. The terminal at Newhaven takes cars, motorhomes, foot passengers and bicycles.
DFDS runs the route for the French authority SMPAT, under a five-year contract that began on 1 January 2023. There is no DFDS ferry from Dover to Dieppe. DFDS's Dover routes go to Calais and Dunkirk, so for Dieppe from the UK you sail from Newhaven.
- About four hours, with up to five on some overnight sailings
- Two sailings from each port on the DFDS timetable for mid-October 2026
- Foot passengers, cars, motorhomes and bicycles are accepted at Newhaven
- Reclining seats for everyone, with private cabins available as an extra
- DFDS is the only operator on the route
Newhaven to Dieppe ferry times
| Direction | Sailings | Usual departure times | Crossing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven to Dieppe | 2 a day in the week checked | 11:00 and 23:00 | About 4 hours (arrives 16:00 and 04:00 local time) |
| Dieppe to Newhaven | 2 a day in the week checked | 06:00 and 18:00 | 4 hours and 4 hours 30 minutes (arrives 09:00 and 21:30 local time) |
Sailings are from DFDS's timetable for the week of 14 October 2026; DFDS says the number of sailings depends on the season. The route page shows check-in closing 45 minutes before departure, but the Newhaven terminal page gives an earlier time, so use the time on your booking.
Source: dfds.com, checked 14 October 2026. Timetables change by season; the search shows the sailings for your date.
What to know about the Newhaven to Dieppe crossing
- Foot passengers
- The Newhaven terminal is open to foot passengers and bicycles as well as cars and motorhomes. Large luggage over 56 x 45 x 25 cm must go in the baggage storage on board. (dfds.com)
- Seats and cabins
- All passengers can use reclining lounge seats. Private cabins can be booked for an extra fee. (dfds.com)
- Onboard
- The Côte d'Albâtre has a restaurant, a bar, a shop and play areas. (dfds.com)
- Check-in
- The DFDS route page shows check-in closing 45 minutes before departure (10:15 for the 11:00 sailing). The Newhaven terminal page shows 09:30 for the same sailing. Use the time on your booking. (dfds.com)
- Pets
- Pets can travel in your vehicle. Foot passengers can use onboard kennels or pet cabins. DFDS charges per pet each way and asks you to book in advance. (dfds.com)
- Priority boarding
- Available as an extra for vehicles, limited to 8 vehicles per crossing. (dfds.com)
- Concessions
- 20% off the crossing for passengers with a disability, students aged 18 to 27, people aged 18 to 25 and over-60s. Proof is needed at the port and these must be booked by phone or at the terminal. The discount does not cover cabins or pets. (dfds.com)
- What affects the fare
- DFDS quotes fares for a car with passengers and lists cabins, pets and priority boarding as extras. Use the search for your dates. (dfds.com)
- Passports and entry
- For France, your UK passport must be less than 10 years old on the day you arrive and valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave the Schengen area. Visits are limited to 90 days in any 180. The UK government says border checks for Dover, Eurotunnel and Eurostar are done before you leave the UK, and ferries from other ports, which includes Newhaven, are registered on arrival. On a first visit you may be asked for fingerprints and a photo at a booth. (gov.uk)
Where the ferry leaves from and arrives
- Newhaven
- Newhaven Ferry Port, Rail Approach, Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0DF. DFDS says it can be reached by car or train and has car parking at the entrance. The terminal is open 08:00 to 23:00 from 1 October to 30 April and 07:00 to 23:00 from 1 May to 30 September. DFDS describes Newhaven as about 20 minutes from Brighton. (dfds.com)
- Dieppe
- Dieppe Ferry Terminal, 7 Quai Gaston Lalitte, 76200 Dieppe. DFDS lists opening hours of 00:00 to 06:30 and 08:30 to 23:59 on weekdays, and 00:00 to 06:30 and 09:30 to 23:59 at weekends. DFDS notes road traffic is diverted for repairs to the Colbert Bridge, with a footbridge for pedestrians. (dfds.com)
Alternatives to the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry
- Dover to Calais: DFDS's Dover to Calais crossing, which DFDS describes as 100 minutes.
- Dover to Dunkirk: DFDS's Dover to Dunkirk crossing, which DFDS describes as 2 hours.
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Newhaven to Dieppe ferry — common questions
How long is the Newhaven to Dieppe crossing?
DFDS says about 4 hours, and 5 hours on certain overnight sailings. Its mid-October 2026 timetable shows 4 hours on three of the four sailings and 4 hours 30 minutes on the 18:00 from Dieppe.
What time is the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry?
In the week of 14 October 2026 DFDS listed departures from Newhaven at 11:00 (arriving 16:00 local time) and 23:00 (arriving 04:00). Times change by season and day, and DFDS says they can change with the weather, so check your date.
What time is the Dieppe to Newhaven ferry?
In the same week DFDS listed departures from Dieppe at 06:00 (arriving 09:00 local time) and 18:00 (arriving 21:30).
Who runs the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry?
DFDS. It says it is the only cross-channel ferry operator on this route, and it runs the route under a five-year contract for the French authority SMPAT that began on 1 January 2023.
How much is the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry?
It depends on the date, the vehicle and the number of people in the car. Use the search on this page for fares on your dates. DFDS also gives a 20% reduction on the crossing for disabled passengers, students aged 18 to 27, people aged 18 to 25 and over-60s. Those must be booked by phone or at the terminal.
What is the cheapest way to do Newhaven to Dieppe?
DFDS is the only operator, so the choice is the date, the time of day and what you take. Fares are quoted per car with passengers, and DFDS lists cabins, pets and priority boarding as extras. Compare dates in the search on this page.
Can I travel on the Newhaven ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. DFDS says the Newhaven terminal is open to foot passengers and bicycles. Large luggage, over 56 x 45 x 25 cm, has to go in the baggage storage on board.
Is there a ferry from Dover to Dieppe?
Not from DFDS. Its Dover routes go to Calais and Dunkirk. The DFDS crossing to Dieppe leaves from Newhaven.
Can I take a dog on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry?
Yes. Pets can stay in the vehicle, and foot passengers can use onboard kennels or a pet cabin. DFDS charges per pet each way and asks you to book in advance.
Are there cabins on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry?
Yes. Private cabins can be booked for an extra fee. Without one you have a reclining lounge seat. The 23:00 sailing from Newhaven arrives at 04:00 local time, so it is the one where a cabin is most likely to matter.
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Where these facts come from
Checked by the CheapFerries editorial team on 2026-10-14. Operators change timetables and rules, so confirm details for your sailing when you book.
- dfds.com www.dfds.com/en-gb/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-france/newhaven-dieppe
- dfds.com www.dfds.com/en-gb/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-uk/dieppe-newhaven
- dfds.com www.dfds.com/en-gb/passenger-ferries/onboard/newhaven-dieppe
- dfds.com www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/passenger-information/terminals/newhaven
- dfds.com www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/passenger-information/terminals/dieppe
- dfds.com www.dfds.com/en/about/media/news/dfds-wins-newhaven-dieppe-tender
- gov.uk www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements
- gov.uk www.gov.uk/entry-exit-system