North Sea & Channel
Dieppe – Newhaven
Dieppe (FR) → Newhaven (GB)
- Dog may stay in the vehicle
- Year-round
Key facts
Ferry operators
DFDS (SMPAT concession)
Crossing time
4 hrs
Frequency
2x per day, 3x in summer
Season
year-round
Price indication
€120–280 one-way high season (motorhome ≤7 m + 2 people); car+4 from ±€87 — indication
Pets
Pets may stay in the vehicle; kennels (±£20) and a few pet-friendly cabins available; supervised deck visits possible
Saves ±150 driving kilometres
- Via the ferry
- 4 hrs
- €120–280 one-way high season (motorhome ≤7 m + 2 people); car+4 from ±€87 — indication
- Overland
- 2 hrs
- ±190 km
Overland alternative: drive on to Calais (±190 km) for the short crossing or tunnel
Saves driving kilometres to southern England (Brighton, Sussex); quiet alternative to the Dover bustle
Ferry or drive on? Do the mathsWe have not yet worked out terminal details for this connection. The general motorhome rules below still apply.
Motorhome tips
The concession has been awarded to DFDS until the end of 2027, so the route is secure; cheapest lead-in fares on the western Channel
Frequently asked questions
Sources:dfds.com
Dieppe – Newhaven
4 hrs€120–280 one-way high season (motorhome ≤7 m + 2 people); car+4 from ±€87 — indication