Ferries to France from Portsmouth
Do you usually take a ferry to France from Portsmouth? Perhaps you were a previous customer on our Portsmouth to Le Havre route? Or maybe you’re planning a trip to the cultural hubs of Caen or Cherbourg?
Why not hop on our Newhaven-Dieppe route as an alternative ferry crossing direct to Normandy? Newhaven is just 60 miles from Portsmouth and is a closer alternative if you’re travelling to or from London. Book now and make the most of our lowest prices: one way from just £56 for car + 2 people! Plus, we have special deals on campervan and caravan travel at certain times of year.
Up to 6 daily sailings
4 hour crossing
No baggage restrictions
Take your car, caravan, motorhome or motorcycle
Early bird offers from £56
Enjoy a meal onboard
Newhaven
Dieppe
Week 21
Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Why sail to France from Newhaven?
Taking a ferry to Normandy has never been easier than with our route that joins Sussex with Dieppe! If you used to take our Portsmouth ferry to France, our route from Newhaven is an excellent alternative. Take your car, motorhome, caravan or even motorbike onboard with you so you can explore France at your own pace! You can also travel as a foot passenger or with your bike.
If you’re heading to the south, whether it be for a beach holiday on the French Riviera or a ski trip in the Alps, you can reach your destination from Dieppe in just half a day by car!
From our port in Dieppe, you can easily explore the Normandy region, or reach Paris in only 2.5 hours by car – why not book your hotel and ferry together with a package?
Discover France
Onboard experience
Onboard our Newhaven-Dieppe ferries
With so much to do onboard, your journey will fly by - especially now that our facilities have been recently refurbished! Head to our revamped onboard Duty Free shop and pick up some goodies from our selection of local products and top name brands. If you’re bringing little ones, there’s our newly updated soft play area to keep them entertained.
Our onboard self-service restaurant, Maupassant, serves filling hot breakfasts, tasty lunches or evening meals. With vegetarian options, too, we ensure everyone is catered for on our ferries. Why not try Beachy Head bar for a sandwich or sweet treat paired with stunning sea views, and perhaps a tipple to wash it all down?
There’s a quiet lounge area with comfortable reclining chairs if you’d like to get some rest. However, for a little more privacy, book an en suite cabin for a small supplement and make sure you’re completely refreshed when you reach France. Our cabins have also received a makeover, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.
