Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry: Complete Travel Types Guide

Different passengers have different needs. Whether you’re travelling as a foot passenger without a car, bringing your pet, require accessible facilities, travelling with family, claiming discounts, or organizing a group – this guide covers everything you need to know for your specific travel type on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry.

The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry welcomes all passenger types: foot passengers (no vehicle), vehicle passengers, pet owners, wheelchair users, families with children, students, seniors, groups, and more. Each travel type has specific procedures, facilities, and often discounts available.

Last updated: December 2025

Select the guide that matches your travel situation for specific information, tips, and requirements.

Not sure which guide you need? This quick comparison helps you identify your travel type.

💡 Multiple Categories? You can fit multiple travel types! For example, you could be a foot passenger + student (5% discount), or family + accessible travel (20% discount). Read all relevant guides and combine applicable discounts.

The ferry welcomes all types of passengers with different facilities and procedures for each.

The most fundamental distinction is whether you’re bringing a vehicle.

**VEHICLE PASSENGERS:**
• Travelling with car, van, motorhome, motorcycle, or bicycle
• Check in at vehicle lanes (drive-through)
• Board ferry in your vehicle
• Park vehicle on ferry deck (cannot access during crossing)
• Leave vehicle, walk upstairs to passenger decks

**FOOT PASSENGERS:**
• Walking onto ferry without any vehicle
• Check in at foot passenger desk inside terminal
• Go through security screening (airport-style)
• Board via shuttle bus to ferry
• Walk directly onto passenger decks
• ADVANTAGE: Board first (before vehicles), get best seats!

**WHICH COSTS MORE?**
Vehicle passengers pay significantly more due to vehicle space:
• Foot passenger: £30-£140 (just you)
• Car passenger: £87-£380 (car + all passengers)

**WHICH IS BETTER?**
Depends on your plans:
• Foot passenger: Cheaper, easier, perfect if using trains
• Vehicle passenger: Freedom in France, more luggage space, convenient

See our complete foot passenger guide for car-free travel details.

The ferry accommodates passengers with various special requirements:

**ACCESSIBILITY:**
• Wheelchair users
• Reduced mobility passengers
• Blind or visually impaired
• Deaf or hearing impaired
• Hidden disabilities

All receive 20% discount and access to full accessibility features. Must book by phone 48+ hours ahead: +44 33 058 787 87

**MEDICAL CONDITIONS:**
• Passengers with medical equipment (oxygen, dialysis machines)
• Those requiring medication storage
• Passengers with severe allergies

Notify DFDS at booking to ensure appropriate arrangements.

**DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:**
• Vegetarian/vegan options available in restaurant
• Gluten-free options available
• Nut allergies accommodated
• Can bring own food if preferred

**PREGNANT PASSENGERS:**
• No restrictions on ferry travel
• Comfortable seating available
• Medical facilities limited (crew trained in first aid)
• Consider cabin booking for comfort

Different age groups have different needs and often different fares.

**INFANTS (0-3 years):**
• Travel free (no seat required)
• Must sit on adult’s lap or in car seat
• Baby changing facilities available
• Microwave available for heating bottles/food
• Can bring pushchair/pram onboard

**CHILDREN (4-15 years):**
• Pay child fare (usually same as adult unfortunately)
• Need own passport
• Children’s play area available (Deck 6)
• Children’s menu in restaurant (£5-7)

**YOUTH (16-25 years):**
• Pay adult fare BUT 20% discount available
• Must show photo ID proving age
• Book by phone to claim discount

**ADULTS (26-59 years):**
• Standard adult fare
• Student discount available (5% off with valid student ID)

**SENIORS (60+ years):**
• 20% discount available
• Must show photo ID proving age
• Book by phone to claim discount

Many passengers fit multiple categories and can benefit from combining information.

**COMMON COMBINATIONS:**

💡 Discount Stacking: You CANNOT stack multiple discounts (e.g., student + senior). Only the highest applicable discount applies. However, early booking discounts combine with passenger type discounts – book 12+ weeks ahead for maximum savings.

Different travel types have different optimal booking strategies.