Boats moored in the harbour at Dieppe

Newhaven to Dieppe

DFDS4–5 hoursOvernight

  • Cars
  • Foot passengers
  • Pets

Photo: Andréa Villiers / Unsplash

Crossing time
4–5 hours
Operator
1
Sailings
Up to 6 a day
Fares from
£117
Check fares

Checked against dfds.com on 9 November 2026

The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry takes 4–5 hours with DFDS.

Are you planning a crossing from Newhaven to Dieppe? This route is sailed by DFDS, and you can compare sailings on Ferryu and then book directly with the operator.

Daily crossings from Newhaven to Dieppe take around 4 hours, or 5 hours on certain overnight ferries. DFDS run up to 6 daily sailings on the route, depending on the season, so be sure to check the timetable in good time.

  • Crossings from Newhaven to Dieppe take around 4 hours, or 5 hours on certain overnight ferries
  • Up to 6 daily sailings, depending on the season
  • Travel with your car or on foot
  • You can take your pet on DFDS Newhaven to Dieppe crossings
  • Restaurants and an onboard shop while you sail

At a glance

Crossing
4–5 hours
Newhaven to Dieppe
Sailings
Up to 6 a day
DFDS
Crossing type
Overnight
As DFDS describes it
Vehicles
Cars and foot passengers
DFDS
Arrives
Dieppe
France
Fares from
£117
Newhaven to Dieppe crossings currently start from £117 based on one-way fare for a standard car carrying 4 passengers
NewhavenDieppe
Map data: Natural Earth. Port locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Who sails this route

A DFDS ferry at its berth, with lorries waiting on the quayPhoto: Abishanth Ahilan / Unsplash

DFDS

Crossing
4–5 hours
Sailings
Up to 6 a day
Vehicles
Cars and foot passengers

From the operator

Sister ships Côte d'Albâtre and Seven Sisters operate on the Dieppe-Newhaven route.

DFDS, dfds.com
More about DFDS

from £117

Newhaven to Dieppe crossings currently start from £117 based on one-way fare for a standard car carrying 4 passengers

Checked 9 November 2026

Book with DFDS

Book direct with DFDS. No fees from Ferryu.

Lowest fare I found on 9 November 2026; prices change by date.

Prices

Newhaven to Dieppe crossings start from £117, based on a one-way fare for a standard car carrying 4 passengers. Fares can change, so compare the options on Ferryu and book early for the best choice of sailings.

Sailing with DFDS

DFDS operate the sister ships Côte d'Albâtre and Seven Sisters on the Dieppe to Newhaven route. Côte d'Albâtre departs twice daily and takes just four hours to reach her destination.

While you sail, you can make use of the restaurants and the onboard shop. You can travel with your car or on foot, and you can bring your pet along on DFDS Newhaven to Dieppe crossings.

When you arrive in Dieppe

  • Dieppe's seafront lawns and beach seen from the castle
    Dieppe's seafront lawns and beach seen from the castlePhoto: Eric HOARAU / Unsplash
  • An aerial view of Dieppe's seafront
    An aerial view of Dieppe's seafrontPhoto: Eric HOARAU / Unsplash
  • Yachts in the marina at Dieppe
    Yachts in the marina at DieppePhoto: Eric HOARAU / Unsplash

Weather in Dieppe

  • Warmest month: August, average high 21°C.
  • Wettest month: December, about 103 mm of rain.
  • Sea at its warmest in August, about 20°C.

Temperature

  • Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
  • Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
0510152025°CJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: air 4.0 to 7.6°C, sea 8.2°CFebruary: air 3.9 to 7.9°C, sea 8.4°CMarch: air 5.4 to 10.2°C, sea 8.9°CApril: air 7.2 to 12.8°C, sea 10.7°CMay: air 10.2 to 15.6°C, sea 14.1°CJune: air 12.9 to 18.4°C, sea 17.4°CJuly: air 15.1 to 20.5°C, sea 19.3°CAugust: air 15.5 to 21.0°C, sea 20.4°CSeptember: air 13.4 to 18.8°C, sea 19.0°COctober: air 10.7 to 15.3°C, sea 16.4°CNovember: air 7.4 to 11.1°C, sea 12.9°CDecember: air 4.8 to 8.3°C, sea 9.8°C21°

Rain

Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)

0255075100125 mmJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: 77.8 mmFebruary: 65.2 mmMarch: 61.9 mmApril: 59.8 mmMay: 66.2 mmJune: 63.6 mmJuly: 62.6 mmAugust: 76.9 mmSeptember: 68.4 mmOctober: 94.3 mmNovember: 96.0 mmDecember: 103.2 mm103

Temperature

  • Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
  • Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
0510152025°CJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: air 4.0 to 7.6°C, sea 8.2°CFebruary: air 3.9 to 7.9°C, sea 8.4°CMarch: air 5.4 to 10.2°C, sea 8.9°CApril: air 7.2 to 12.8°C, sea 10.7°CMay: air 10.2 to 15.6°C, sea 14.1°CJune: air 12.9 to 18.4°C, sea 17.4°CJuly: air 15.1 to 20.5°C, sea 19.3°CAugust: air 15.5 to 21.0°C, sea 20.4°CSeptember: air 13.4 to 18.8°C, sea 19.0°COctober: air 10.7 to 15.3°C, sea 16.4°CNovember: air 7.4 to 11.1°C, sea 12.9°CDecember: air 4.8 to 8.3°C, sea 9.8°C21°

Rain

Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)

0255075100125 mmJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: 77.8 mmFebruary: 65.2 mmMarch: 61.9 mmApril: 59.8 mmMay: 66.2 mmJune: 63.6 mmJuly: 62.6 mmAugust: 76.9 mmSeptember: 68.4 mmOctober: 94.3 mmNovember: 96.0 mmDecember: 103.2 mm103
Show the numbers
Monthly averages for Dieppe
MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSea °C
January7.64.077.88.2
February7.93.965.28.4
March10.25.461.98.9
April12.87.259.810.7
May15.610.266.214.1
June18.412.963.617.4
July20.515.162.619.3
August21.015.576.920.4
September18.813.468.419.0
October15.310.794.316.4
November11.17.496.012.9
December8.34.8103.29.8

1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (14 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.

Questions answered

How long is the ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe?

4–5 hours, depending on the sailing.

Daily crossings from Newhaven to Dieppe take around 4 hours and 5 hours on certain overnight ferries. (DFDS, dfds.com)

4 hour crossing. (DFDS, dfds.com)

Arrive in Dieppe in 5 hours with the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing. (DFDS, dfds.com)

How often does it sail?

Up to 6 a day.

The Newhaven to Dieppe route operates up to 6 daily sailings depending on the season. (DFDS, dfds.com)

Côte d'Albâtre departs twice daily. (DFDS, dfds.com)

Can I take my car?

Yes.

Travel with your car or on foot. (DFDS, dfds.com)

Can I travel as a foot passenger?

Yes.

Travel with your car or on foot. (DFDS, dfds.com)

Can I bring my dog?

Yes.

You can take your pet on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossings. (DFDS, dfds.com)

What's on board?

You can take your pet on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossings. (DFDS, dfds.com)

Facilities while you sail on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing include restaurants and an onboard shop. (DFDS, dfds.com)

Plan your trip

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Crossing times and the lowest fare I found on each route. Fares change by date.

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