Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry Prices & Booking Guide 2026

Planning your Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing? This comprehensive pricing guide covers all ticket prices for foot passengers, cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, pets, and more. Learn when to book for the best prices, which discounts you’re eligible for, and how to save money on your Channel crossing.

DFDS Seaways operates the Newhaven to Dieppe route with flexible pricing that varies by season, time of day, and how far in advance you book. Prices start from as little as £30 for foot passengers and £87 for a car with 2 passengers.

Last updated: December 2025 | Prices subject to availability

Travelling without a car? Foot passenger fares are among the most affordable ways to cross the Channel from Newhaven to Dieppe. Prices vary significantly by season and booking time.

💡 Money-Saving Tip: The difference between advance booking and last-minute can be £100+ per person. For a family of 4, that’s £400 saved just by booking early. Always book 8-12 weeks in advance for the best foot passenger prices.

**Important:** DFDS prices each direction separately rather than offering fixed return fares. This means:

• **Flexibility** – mix peak and off-peak travel (e.g., go out in summer, return in autumn)
• **Better value** – if returning off-peak, you pay the lower off-peak price
• **No forced dates** – book return whenever suits you, not tied to outbound

**Example Return Journey:**
• Outbound (August, foot passenger): £120
• Return (September, foot passenger): £65
• **Total return**: £185

This is often **cheaper** than fixed return tickets offered by some ferry companies.

Vehicle prices include the car/vehicle PLUS up to 9 passengers (standard car). Prices vary by vehicle size, season, and booking time.

⚠️ Important: Car prices include the vehicle PLUS up to 9 passengers. Additional passengers beyond the driver are usually included in the base price, but check your booking confirmation. Children under 4 are always free.

Motorhomes and caravans are priced by length. DFDS uses height and length measurements to determine pricing tier.

**Measuring Your Vehicle:**
• **Length:** From front bumper to rear (including bike racks, spare tyres, etc.)
• **Height:** Measured at highest point (including roof box, aerials, solar panels)
• Over 2.5m height = special handling, inform at booking
• Maximum length accepted: Usually 12m (check with DFDS)

💡 Motorhome Tip: Prices include all passengers in the motorhome (up to 9). No need to pay extra for passengers. Book 12+ weeks ahead for summer – motorhome spaces sell out quickly on peak weekends.

**Bicycle Travel Notes:**
✓ Bicycles can be brought as foot passenger + bike
✓ No need to dismantle or box your bike
✓ Bikes stored in designated area on vehicle deck
✓ Secure your bike with cable lock (bring your own)
✓ Electric bikes welcome (inform at booking)

Pets are welcome on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry. Pricing is straightforward and the same for all pets.

**Pet Documentation Required:**
You must have the following for each pet (check our complete pet travel guide):

• **Animal Health Certificate (AHC)** – costs £100-150, valid for 4 months
• **Microchip** – must be ISO-compliant
• **Rabies vaccination** – at least 21 days before travel
• **Tapeworm treatment** – dogs only, 1-5 days before travel

**Important:** These are LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Without correct documentation, your pet will not be allowed to board.

Private cabins are available on all sailings and are especially recommended for the overnight 23:00 ferry. Cabins must be booked in addition to your passenger/vehicle fare.

💡 Cabin Booking Tip: For the 23:00 overnight ferry, cabins are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The crossing arrives at 04:00, and sleeping in reclining seats is uncomfortable. Cabins often sell out for overnight sailings – book early.

**What’s Included in Cabins:**
✓ Privacy and security (lockable door with key)
✓ Bunk beds with clean bedding
✓ Washbasin with hot/cold water
✓ Towels provided
✓ Mirror and basic storage
✓ Power socket for charging devices

**Not Included:**
✗ Private toilet (shared facilities on decks 6 & 7)
✗ Shower (shared shower rooms available)
✗ En-suite facilities

DFDS offers several discount categories that can significantly reduce your ferry costs. Discounts apply to the ferry crossing only (not to optional extras like cabins or meals).

📞 Phone Booking Line: +44 33 058 787 87
Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00 | Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Note: Senior, youth, and disabled discounts are only available when booking by phone. The discount is automatically applied to your booking.

The single biggest way to save money is booking early. Prices increase dramatically as the departure date approaches.

**Real Example – Car + 2 People:**
• Booked 4 months ahead: £87
• Booked 1 month ahead: £150
• Booked 1 week ahead: £280
• **Total potential saving: £193 (69% off last-minute price)**

Ferry prices fluctuate significantly based on travel dates. Understanding seasonal pricing helps you save money.

**Cheapest Days to Travel:**
• **Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday** = Lowest prices
• **Monday, Friday** = Moderate prices
• **Saturday, Sunday** = Highest prices

**Cheapest Times to Travel:**
• **Overnight ferry (23:00)** = Often cheapest
• **Midweek daytime sailings** = Good value
• **Weekend morning sailings** = Most expensive

Booking your Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is straightforward. Here’s everything you need to know:

Best for: Most travelers, advance bookings, standard fares

**How to Book Online:**

1. **Visit the booking site** – Book via our partner or directly with DFDS
2. **Enter travel details** – dates, passenger numbers, vehicle type
3. **Select sailing time** – choose from available ferry times
4. **Add extras** – cabins, meals, pets, luggage
5. **Complete payment** – secure online payment
6. **Receive confirmation** – email with booking reference

**Online Booking Advantages:**
✓ Book 24/7 at your convenience
✓ Compare prices across dates instantly
✓ Immediate confirmation
✓ Manage booking online
✓ Usually cheapest method

Best for: Discount bookings (senior/youth/disabled), complex queries, group bookings

**DFDS Phone Booking Line:**
📞 **+44 33 058 787 87**

**Opening Hours:**
Monday-Friday: 08:00-20:00
Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00

**When to Book by Phone:**
• Senior (60+), youth (18-25), or disabled discount
• Special requirements or assistance needed
• Motorhomes over 9m length
• Group bookings (10+ vehicles)
• Complex multi-leg journeys

**Phone Booking Advantages:**
✓ Access to all discount codes
✓ Expert advice on best sailing times
✓ Can arrange special assistance
✓ Help with complex bookings
✓ Vehicle measurement clarification

💡 Discount Booking Tip: If you’re eligible for senior, youth, or disabled 20% discount, you MUST book by phone. Online bookings don’t qualify for these discounts. The phone booking fee (usually £5) is more than offset by the 20% saving.

Before booking, have ready:

**For All Passengers:**
• Passport numbers (for each passenger)
• Contact email address
• Contact phone number
• Payment card

**For Vehicle Passengers:**
• Vehicle registration number
• Vehicle dimensions (length, width, height)
• Trailer or roof box details (if applicable)

**For Pet Travel:**
• Pet passport or AHC number
• Number of pets travelling

**For Discount Bookings:**
• Student ID number (if student discount)
• Date of birth (if senior/youth discount)
• Disability reference (if disabled discount)

DFDS accepts all major payment methods:

✓ Visa Debit/Credit
✓ Mastercard Debit/Credit
✓ Maestro
✓ American Express
✓ PayPal (online bookings)

**Payment Timing:**
• Full payment required at time of booking
• No deposit option available
• Refunds subject to cancellation policy

Understanding DFDS cancellation policy helps avoid unexpected fees:

**Standard Tickets (Advance Purchase):**
• **More than 48 hours before departure:** Full refund minus £10 admin fee per booking
• **Less than 48 hours before departure:** No refund
• **Changes:** £10 per booking to change dates/times (subject to availability & price difference)

**Flexible Tickets (If Available):**
• **More than 24 hours before departure:** Full refund minus £20 admin fee
• **Changes:** Free date/time changes (subject to availability & price difference)

**No-Show:**
• If you don’t show up or cancel, no refund given
• Booking treated as used

💡 Travel Insurance Tip: For expensive summer bookings, consider travel insurance. If you need to cancel for medical reasons or emergencies, insurance covers your ferry cost. Travel insurance typically costs £15-30 and covers bookings worth hundreds of pounds.

Now that you understand ferry pricing, here are the next steps to plan your Newhaven to Dieppe crossing: