Travel Routes & Destinations: Your Location Guide

Planning your journey to or from Newhaven Ferry? This complete location guide covers all major departure points and destinations. Find detailed guides for travelling from London (90 mins), Brighton (20 mins), Eastbourne (15 mins), and other UK locations to Newhaven Ferry Port, plus comprehensive destination guides for Dieppe, Paris connections, and exploring Normandy from the ferry.

Whether you’re travelling from a specific UK city to France, or exploring French destinations after arriving in Dieppe, our location-specific guides provide exact journey details, transport options, timings, costs, and insider tips for every route.

Last updated: December 2025

Newhaven to Dieppe Location Guides

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Why Location-Specific Guides Matter

Every journey to Newhaven Ferry is different depending on where you start and where you’re going.

WHAT MAKES EACH LOCATION UNIQUE:

Departure Point Differences:

  • Distance to Newhaven – Ranges from 12 miles (Eastbourne) to 68 miles (London)
  • Transport options – Train frequency, bus routes, driving times vary dramatically
  • Journey costs – £5 from Eastbourne vs £35 from London
  • Timing considerations – Some locations need 3 hours prep, others just 1 hour
  • Local advantages – Each location has unique benefits

Destination Differences:

  • What’s possible from Dieppe – Day trips, Paris connections, Normandy touring
  • Onward travel options – Train networks, car rental, taxi availability
  • Journey duration – Dieppe exploration vs Paris vs Normandy touring
  • Cost implications – Local transport, accommodation needs
  • Timing requirements – What you can accomplish in different timeframes

❌ Why Generic Guides Fail

  • Assume everyone starts same place
  • Assume same transport options
  • Assume same time/budget
  • Assume same destination

✅ Our Location Approach

  • Exact details for YOUR start point
  • Transport options available to YOU
  • Realistic timings for YOUR journey
  • Accurate costs for YOUR route
  • Specific advice for YOUR destination

UK Departure Points: Getting to Newhaven Ferry


Detailed guides for travelling to Newhaven Ferry Port from major UK locations.

📍 London to Dieppe

Distance: 68 miles to Newhaven
Journey time: 6.5-7.5 hours total
Best transport: Train (90 mins, £15-35)
Total cost: £45-165 foot passenger

Complete guide covering train (fastest), coach (cheapest), and driving options from London to Newhaven, plus ferry details and Paris connections. Popular for budget London-Paris alternative to Eurostar.

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📍 Brighton to Dieppe

Distance: 12 miles to Newhaven
Journey time: 5-6 hours total
Best transport: Train (20 mins, £5-8)
Total cost: £35-148 foot passenger

Perfect for Brighton residents – Newhaven is your closest ferry port. Just 20 minutes by train. Complete guide covering all transport options, day trip strategies, and why Brighton-Dieppe route is so convenient.

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📍 Eastbourne to Dieppe

Distance: 12 miles to Newhaven
Journey time: 5-6 hours total
Best transport: Train (15 mins, £5-8)
Total cost: £35-148 foot passenger

Closest ferry port to Eastbourne – just 15 minutes! Ideal for East Sussex residents. Day trips to Dieppe genuinely viable. Complete guide with train, bus, taxi, and driving options.

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French Destinations: Where to Go from Dieppe


After arriving in Dieppe, explore these fantastic French destinations.

🏖️ Dieppe City Guide

Distance: 0 miles (you’re here!)
Time needed: 4-8 hours minimum
Perfect for: Day trips, weekends
Must-see: Port, château, Saturday market

Complete Dieppe city guide: top attractions, best restaurants, where to stay, what to do, Saturday market tips, beaches, history, and why Dieppe is worth exploring.

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🗼 Paris Connection

Distance: 170km from Dieppe
Journey time: 2 hours by train
Total from Newhaven: 7-8 hours
Cost: £60-180 (vs Eurostar £80-300)

Budget-friendly London-Paris alternative via Newhaven ferry. Complete guide to Dieppe-Paris train connections, timings, overnight ferry strategy, and cost savings vs Eurostar.

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🏰 Normandy Region

Base: Dieppe perfect location
Radius: 1-2 hours from Dieppe
Must-see: Rouen, Étretat, D-Day beaches
Best for: 3-7 day tours

Explore Normandy from Dieppe: Rouen cathedral city, Étretat cliffs, Honfleur harbour, D-Day beaches, Mont Saint-Michel, cider routes, and Norman gastronomy.

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🏛️ Rouen

45 mins from Dieppe
Historic cathedral city, Joan of Arc sites, medieval old town, excellent museums. Perfect day trip by train.

⛰️ Étretat

1 hour from Dieppe
Famous white cliffs, natural arches, coastal walks, charming village. Stunning coastal scenery. Car needed.

⚓ Honfleur

1.5 hours from Dieppe
Picturesque harbour town, cobbled streets, art galleries, seafood restaurants. Instagram-worthy.

🎖️ D-Day Beaches

2 hours from Dieppe
Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, museums, bunkers. Essential WWII history. Full day needed.

Planning Your Route


How to choose the best route for your journey.

STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR START POINT

Your Location Time to Newhaven Cost to Newhaven Best Guide
London 90 mins £15-35 London Guide
Brighton 20 mins £5-8 Brighton Guide
Eastbourne 15 mins £5-8 Eastbourne Guide
Other UK Varies Varies General Guide

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION

Destination Decision Tree:

IF you want:

  • Quick France visit → Dieppe city (4-8 hours sufficient)
  • Paris specifically → Paris connection (via Dieppe)
  • Normandy touring → Multi-day Normandy exploration
  • Historical sites → D-Day beaches, Rouen, Norman abbeys
  • Coastal beauty → Étretat cliffs, Normandy coast
  • Authentic France → Small Norman towns and villages

TIME AVAILABLE:

  • Day trip (8-12 hours) → Dieppe only or Rouen
  • Weekend (2-3 days) → Dieppe + one destination
  • Week (5-7 days) → Full Normandy tour
  • 2+ weeks → Normandy + Paris + beyond

STEP 3: PLAN YOUR ROUTE

Once you know start point and destination:

  1. Read relevant location guide (links above)
  2. Check transport options for your route
  3. Book ferry 8-12 weeks ahead
  4. Arrange UK transport around ferry time
  5. Plan French onward travel (if beyond Dieppe)

Location-Specific Tips


💡 UK Departure Tips

  • Book ferry BEFORE UK transport
  • Allow 90-min buffer for train connections
  • Off-peak trains much cheaper
  • Groups: consider taxi-sharing
  • Peak times: book UK transport early

🗺️ French Destination Tips

  • Dieppe perfect base for Normandy
  • Paris trains frequent from Dieppe
  • Car rental needed for coast exploring
  • Rouen easy by train (no car needed)
  • D-Day beaches need full day

⏰ Timing Tips

  • Day trips: realistic from Brighton/Eastbourne
  • London-Paris: allow 8-9 hours total
  • Normandy touring: minimum 3 days
  • Overnight ferry saves hotel night
  • Saturday Dieppe market: worth timing for

Ready to Plan Your Journey?

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