Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry: Complete Discounts & Savings Guide

Save money on your Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing with this complete discounts guide. Learn about all available discounts: student discount (5%), senior discount (20%), youth discount (20%), disability discount (20%), early booking savings (40-60%), off-peak travel discounts (30-50%), and how to combine discounts for maximum savings. Includes booking procedures, required ID, and real cost examples.

Available discounts on Newhaven to Dieppe ferries: Students save 5% with valid student ID, Seniors 60+ save 20%, Youth 16-25 save 20%, Disabled passengers save 20% (plus companion), Early booking saves 40-60% (book 12+ weeks ahead), Off-peak travel saves 30-50% (October-April). Most discounts require phone booking: +44 33 058 787 87. Discounts don’t stack, but early booking combines with passenger discounts.

Last updated: December 2025

Ferry Discounts

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💰 Available Discounts

20%
Senior (60+)
20%
Youth (16-25)
20%
Disabled + Companion
5%
Students
40-60%
Early Booking
30-50%
Off-Peak Travel
  • ✅ Most require phone booking – Cannot book discounts online
  • ✅ ID required at check-in – Bring proof or lose discount
  • ✅ Discounts don’t stack – Highest discount applies
  • ✅ Early booking DOES combine – With passenger discounts
  • ✅ Maximum savings: 70%+ – Early booking + senior off-peak

All Available Discounts Explained

Here’s every discount available on Newhaven to Dieppe ferries with exact details on how to claim each one.

Senior Discount (20% Off)

👴 Senior Discount: 20% Off

**WHO QUALIFIES:**
• Age 60 years or older (on date of travel)
• UK or international seniors (any nationality)
• Both foot passengers and vehicle passengers

**DISCOUNT AMOUNT:**
• 20% off passenger ferry fare
• 20% off vehicle fare (if travelling with vehicle)
• Applies to senior passenger only (not companions unless they also 60+)

**HOW TO BOOK:**
✓ Call DFDS: +44 33 058 787 87
✓ Inform operator you qualify for senior discount
✓ Provide date of birth (to confirm age 60+)
✓ Discount applied immediately at booking
✓ CANNOT book senior discount online

**PROOF REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN:**
• Photo ID showing date of birth (passport, driving license, national ID card)
• Must prove you’re 60+ on travel date
• If cannot provide proof: charged full standard fare (discount removed)

**EXAMPLE SAVINGS:**

Standard fare (car + 2 passengers, August peak): £190
Senior discount (one passenger 60+): £190 – £19 = **£171** (save £19)

Standard fare (foot passenger, April): £65
Senior discount: £65 – £13 = **£52** (save £13)

Youth Discount (20% Off)

🎓 Youth Discount: 20% Off

**WHO QUALIFIES:**
• Age 16-25 years (on date of travel)
• UK or international youth (any nationality)
• Both foot passengers and vehicle passengers

**DISCOUNT AMOUNT:**
• 20% off passenger ferry fare
• Applies to youth passenger only
• Multiple youth in group: each gets 20% discount

**HOW TO BOOK:**
✓ Call DFDS: +44 33 058 787 87
✓ Inform operator passenger age 16-25
✓ Provide date of birth
✓ Discount applied at booking
✓ CANNOT book youth discount online

**PROOF REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN:**
• Photo ID showing date of birth (passport, driving license, PASS card)
• Must be 16-25 on travel date
• If cannot provide proof: charged full standard fare

**NOTE:** Youth discount different from student discount. Youth = age-based (16-25), Student = any age with valid student ID. Youth discount better (20% vs 5%) so claim youth if eligible for both.

**EXAMPLE SAVINGS:**

Standard fare (foot passenger, July): £95
Youth discount: £95 – £19 = **£76** (save £19)

Group of 4 youth passengers (April): 4 x £65 = £260
With youth discount: 4 x £52 = **£208** (save £52)

Student Discount (5% Off)

📚 Student Discount: 5% Off

**WHO QUALIFIES:**
• Any age student with valid student ID
• Full-time or part-time students
• UK or international students
• University, college, sixth-form students

**DISCOUNT AMOUNT:**
• 5% off passenger ferry fare
• Smallest discount available but better than nothing
• Applies to student only (not companions)

**HOW TO BOOK:**
✓ Call DFDS: +44 33 058 787 87
✓ Inform operator you’re a student
✓ Mention you have valid student ID
✓ Discount applied at booking
✓ CANNOT book student discount online

**PROOF REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN:**
• Valid student ID card with current academic year
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
• NUS card (National Union of Students)
• University/college ID with expiry date
• Must be valid on travel date

**IMPORTANT:** If aged 16-25, claim YOUTH discount (20%) instead of student discount (5%). Youth discount much better and doesn’t require student ID.

**EXAMPLE SAVINGS:**

Standard fare (foot passenger, June): £85
Student discount: £85 – £4.25 = **£80.75** (save £4.25)

Standard fare (car + 2 passengers, May): £140
Student discount (one passenger): £140 – £3.50 = **£136.50** (save £3.50)

Disability Discount (20% Off)

♿ Disability Discount: 20% Off

**WHO QUALIFIES:**
• Wheelchair users (manual or powered)
• Blue Badge holders
• Passengers with reduced mobility
• Visually or hearing impaired passengers
• Any passenger requiring accessible facilities

**DISCOUNT AMOUNT:**
• 20% off disabled passenger ferry fare
• **PLUS** 20% off ONE companion fare (huge benefit!)
• 20% off vehicle fare (if applicable)
• One of the best discounts available

**HOW TO BOOK:**
✓ Call DFDS: +44 33 058 787 87
✓ Inform operator of accessibility needs
✓ Request disability discount
✓ Book minimum 48 hours before travel
✓ CANNOT book online (accessibility must be arranged)

**PROOF REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN:**
• UK Blue Badge (disabled parking badge)
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award letter
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) letter
• Doctor’s letter confirming disability
• EU Disability Card

**EXAMPLE SAVINGS:**

Standard fare (car + 2 passengers, August): £190
Disability discount (disabled passenger + companion): £190 – £38 = **£152** (save £38)

Standard fare (2 foot passengers, April): 2 x £65 = £130
Disability discount (both get 20%): £130 – £26 = **£104** (save £26)

See our complete accessible travel guide for full accessibility details.

Early Booking Discount (40-60% Off)

⏰ Early Booking: 40-60% Off

**BIGGEST SAVINGS AVAILABLE!**

**HOW IT WORKS:**
• Book 8-16+ weeks before travel date
• Earlier booking = bigger discount
• Dynamic pricing (varies by demand)
• Available to everyone (no age/status requirement)

**DISCOUNT TIERS:**

**16+ weeks ahead:** 50-60% off
**12-16 weeks ahead:** 40-50% off
**8-12 weeks ahead:** 30-40% off
**4-8 weeks ahead:** 20-30% off
**2-4 weeks ahead:** 10-20% off
**Under 2 weeks:** Minimal/no discount (peak prices)

**HOW TO BOOK:**
✓ Book online: www.franceferrybooker.co.uk (automatic discount)
✓ OR call: +44 33 058 787 87
✓ Earlier = cheaper automatically
✓ No special request needed
✓ No ID required

**EXAMPLE SAVINGS:**

Standard fare (car + 2 passengers, August peak booked last-minute): £380
Same crossing booked 12 weeks ahead: **£152** (save £228 = 60% off!)

Standard fare (foot passenger, July booked last-minute): £140
Same crossing booked 14 weeks ahead: **£56** (save £84 = 60% off!)

**IMPORTANT:** This is THE way to save money. Book as early as possible. The difference between booking 3 months ahead vs last-minute can be £200+ for family crossing.

💡 Pro Booking Tip: Early booking discount COMBINES with passenger discounts (senior, youth, student, disability). Book 12+ weeks ahead as a senior = 60% early booking discount + 20% senior discount = huge savings! See “Combining Discounts” section below.

Off-Peak Travel Discount (30-50% Off)

📅 Off-Peak Travel: 30-50% Off

**TRAVEL OUTSIDE PEAK SEASON = LOWER PRICES**

**PEAK SEASON (Expensive):**
• July – August: Highest prices
• School holidays: Easter, half-terms
• Bank holiday weekends

**OFF-PEAK SEASON (Cheap):**
• October – April: 30-50% cheaper than peak
• Mid-week travel: Cheaper than weekends
• Weekday ferries: Better prices than Fri/Sat/Sun

**HOW TO SAVE:**
✓ Travel October-April instead of July-August
✓ Travel Tuesday-Thursday instead of Friday-Sunday
✓ Avoid school holidays
✓ Book midweek crossing
✓ Automatic pricing – just choose off-peak dates

**PRICING EXAMPLES:**

**August (Peak):** Car + 2 passengers = £380 (last-minute)
**April (Off-Peak):** Same booking = £140 (save £240 = 63% off!)

**Saturday July (Peak):** Foot passenger = £140
**Tuesday November (Off-Peak):** Foot passenger = £48 (save £92 = 66% off!)

**FLEXIBILITY = SAVINGS:** If your travel dates flexible, choosing off-peak dates saves hundreds compared to peak summer travel.

Discount Comparison Table

Quick reference for all available discounts:

Discount Type Amount Who Qualifies Booking Method
Senior 20% Age 60+ Phone only
Youth 20% Age 16-25 Phone only
Disabled 20% Blue Badge, reduced mobility Phone only
Student 5% Valid student ID, any age Phone only
Early Booking 40-60% Everyone (book 12+ weeks ahead) Online or phone
Off-Peak 30-50% Everyone (travel Oct-Apr) Online or phone

Combining Discounts for Maximum Savings

Understanding which discounts can combine is key to maximizing savings.

Discount Stacking Rules

**RULE 1: PASSENGER DISCOUNTS DON’T STACK**

You CANNOT combine multiple passenger discounts:
✗ Senior + Student = NO (can’t stack)
✗ Youth + Student = NO (can’t stack)
✗ Disabled + Senior = NO (can’t stack)

**WHY:** You’re one person, only one passenger discount applies. System chooses highest discount automatically.

**RULE 2: EARLY BOOKING COMBINES WITH PASSENGER DISCOUNTS**

You CAN combine early booking with passenger discounts:
✓ Early Booking + Senior = YES! (Combine)
✓ Early Booking + Youth = YES! (Combine)
✓ Early Booking + Disabled = YES! (Combine)
✓ Early Booking + Student = YES! (Combine)

**RULE 3: OFF-PEAK IS AUTOMATIC PRICING**

Off-peak isn’t technically a “discount” – it’s just lower base prices in low season. So:
✓ Off-Peak + Early Booking = YES! (Combine)
✓ Off-Peak + Passenger Discount = YES! (Combine)
✓ Off-Peak + Early Booking + Passenger Discount = YES! (All combine!)

Maximum Savings Scenarios

**SCENARIO 1: ULTIMATE SAVINGS**

**Who:** Senior (60+) travelling off-peak with early booking
**Discounts:** Off-peak + Early booking (50%) + Senior (20%)
**Total Savings:** Up to 70%+!

**Example:**
Peak August fare (last-minute booking): £190 (car + 2 passengers)
Off-peak April fare: £140 (£50 cheaper base price)
Early booking (12 weeks ahead): £56 (60% off = £84 discount)
Senior discount (20% on passenger): £56 – £11.20 = **£44.80**
**Total saved: £145.20 from £190 = 76% discount!**

**SCENARIO 2: FAMILY SAVINGS**

**Who:** Family with 2 youth passengers (aged 18, 22)
**Discounts:** Early booking + Youth discount for both

**Example:**
Peak fare (4 passengers, car, booked last-minute): £250
Early booking (10 weeks ahead): £100 (60% off)
Youth discount (2 passengers x 20%): £100 – £20 = **£80**
**Total saved: £170 from £250 = 68% discount**

**SCENARIO 3: STUDENT BUDGET TRAVEL**

**Who:** Student foot passenger
**Discounts:** Off-peak + Early booking + Student

**Example:**
Peak fare (booked late): £140
Off-peak November: £65 (54% cheaper)
Early booking (14 weeks ahead): £26 (60% off £65)
Student discount (5%): £26 – £1.30 = **£24.70**
**Total saved: £115.30 from £140 = 82% discount!**

💰 Maximum Savings Strategy: To save the most money: (1) Travel off-peak (October-April), (2) Book 12-16 weeks ahead, (3) Claim any applicable passenger discount (senior/youth/student/disabled). These three combine for 70-80% total savings compared to peak last-minute booking!

How to Claim Your Discount

Step-by-step process for booking with discounts.

**FOR PASSENGER DISCOUNTS (Senior, Youth, Student, Disabled):**

**STEP 1: PHONE BOOKING**
• Call DFDS: +44 33 058 787 87
• Phone lines: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
• Cannot book these discounts online

**STEP 2: INFORM OF QUALIFICATION**
• Tell operator which discount you qualify for
• Provide date of birth (senior, youth)
• OR mention student status (student)
• OR explain accessibility needs (disabled)

**STEP 3: BOOK TRAVEL**
• Operator books ferry crossing
• Discount applied automatically
• Lower price shown immediately
• Receive booking confirmation

**STEP 4: BRING PROOF TO CHECK-IN**
• Must show valid ID/proof at check-in
• Bring photo ID showing age (senior, youth)
• OR bring student ID (student)
• OR bring Blue Badge/PIP letter (disabled)
• **CRITICAL:** Without proof = full fare charged

**FOR EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT:**

**STEP 1: BOOK EARLY**
• Book online or phone
• 12+ weeks before travel = best prices
• Earlier = cheaper automatically

**STEP 2: NO SPECIAL REQUEST NEEDED**
• Discount automatic based on booking date
• System shows cheapest available price
• No ID required

**FOR OFF-PEAK DISCOUNT:**

• Choose off-peak dates (October-April, midweek)
• System automatically shows lower prices
• No special request needed
• No ID required

Real Cost Examples with Discounts

See exactly how much you’ll save with different discount combinations:

Scenario Standard Price With Discounts Saved
Car + 2 passengers, Aug peak, last-minute £380 £380 £0
Same + 12 weeks early booking £380 £152 £228
Same + senior discount (one pax) £380 £133 £247
Foot passenger, July peak, last-minute £140 £140 £0
Same + youth discount (16-25) £140 £112 £28
Foot passenger, Nov off-peak, 14 weeks early, senior £140 £26 £114 (81%!)
Car + 4 passengers, April off-peak, 10 weeks early £250 £100 £150 (60%)

**KEY TAKEAWAY:** The combination of off-peak travel + early booking + passenger discount can save you £100-250 per crossing!

Expert Savings Tips

✓ Tip #1: Book 12+ Weeks Ahead

Absolute best way to save money. 12-16 weeks ahead = 50-60% discount automatically. Difference between £380 and £152 for same crossing. Mark calendar when ferry booking opens for your dates.

✓ Tip #2: Travel Off-Peak if Possible

October-April = 30-50% cheaper than July-August. Midweek cheaper than weekends. If dates flexible, avoid school holidays. November Tuesday = fraction of August Saturday price.

✓ Tip #3: Claim All Eligible Discounts

If you’re 60+, claim senior discount (don’t leave money on table). If aged 16-25, claim youth discount (better than student). If Blue Badge holder, claim 20% – every discount helps!

✓ Tip #4: Return Journey = Separate Booking

Book outbound and return as separate bookings. Allows different discount strategies. Outbound peak might be necessary, but return can be cheaper off-peak date if flexible.

✓ Tip #5: Group Splitting Can Save Money

If travelling with multiple passengers of different ages, ensure each claims applicable discount. Youth passengers book with youth discount, seniors with senior discount. Each saves 20%.

✓ Tip #6: Don’t Forget Companion Discount

Disabled discount includes companion (both get 20% off). If travelling with disabled passenger, YOU also save money. Significant benefit for carers and family members.

✓ Tip #7: Bring Required ID

Without valid ID at check-in, you’ll be charged full standard fare (discount removed). Keep ID easily accessible. Senior/youth: photo ID showing age. Student: valid student card. Disabled: Blue Badge.

✓ Tip #8: Monitor Price Changes

If booked far ahead and see lower prices later, call DFDS and ask about price match or rebooking. Sometimes they’ll adjust. No guarantee but worth asking if see significantly lower price.

Frequently Asked Questions: Discounts

Can I book ferry discounts online?

Only early booking discount is automatic online. All passenger discounts (senior, youth, student, disabled) must be booked by PHONE only: +44 33 058 787 87. You cannot claim these discounts through online booking system. Early booking and off-peak pricing are automatic when booking online – just choose early dates or off-peak season and prices automatically lower.

Can I combine student and senior discount?

No, passenger discounts do NOT stack. You cannot combine senior + student, or youth + student, or any two passenger discounts. Only one passenger discount applies per person. System automatically applies highest discount. However, you CAN combine passenger discounts with early booking discount and off-peak pricing. Example: Senior + early booking + off-peak = all three combine for maximum savings.

How much can I save with early booking?

Early booking saves 40-60% typically. Booking 12-16 weeks ahead = 50-60% off. Booking 8-12 weeks ahead = 40-50% off. Booking 4-8 weeks = 20-30% off. Real example: August crossing car + 2 passengers costs £380 last-minute but only £152 if booked 12 weeks ahead (save £228 = 60% off). This is THE best way to save money on ferry crossings.

Do I need ID for senior discount?

Yes, must bring photo ID showing date of birth to check-in. Accepted: passport, driving license, national ID card. Must prove age 60+ on travel date. If cannot provide valid ID, you’ll be charged full standard fare (discount removed, no refund). Keep ID easily accessible, not buried in luggage. Senior discount is 20% off so worth ensuring you have correct ID.

Is youth discount better than student discount?

Yes, youth discount (20% off) is significantly better than student discount (5% off). Youth discount applies to ages 16-25 with just photo ID showing age. Student discount applies to any age but requires valid student ID and only saves 5%. If you’re aged 16-25, ALWAYS claim youth discount instead of student discount – it’s 4x better and doesn’t require student ID, just age proof.

What’s the maximum discount I can get?

Maximum savings around 70-80% by combining: off-peak travel (30-50% cheaper base price) + early booking 12+ weeks ahead (50-60% discount) + passenger discount if eligible (20% senior/youth/disabled). Real example: £140 peak last-minute becomes £26 with off-peak + early + senior (81% total savings). Strategy: travel October-April, book 12-16 weeks ahead, claim any applicable passenger discount.

Does companion get discount with disabled passenger?

Yes! Disability discount is unique – BOTH disabled passenger AND one companion get 20% off. Plus vehicle gets 20% off if applicable. This makes disabled discount one of best available. Example: Two passengers both save 20% = £26 saved on £130 crossing. Companion must travel with disabled passenger (same sailing). See our accessible travel guide for details.

When is off-peak season for ferry?

Off-peak season (cheapest) is October through April. Peak season (expensive) is July-August, school holidays, and bank holiday weekends. Mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) cheaper than weekends (Friday-Sunday). Off-peak crossings can be 30-50% cheaper than peak. Example: November Tuesday foot passenger £48 vs July Saturday £140. If dates flexible, choosing off-peak saves significant money.

Related Information

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Accessible Travel

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Check-In Guide

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