Ferry from Newhaven to Le Havre
From Newhaven, Le Havre is one four-hour crossing and a 90-minute drive away, even though no ferry sails between the two ports and never has. DFDS runs Newhaven to Dieppe up to twice a day, and since the Portsmouth to Le Havre route ended in September 2026 this is the closest any ferry gets to Le Havre. From Dieppe it is about 70 miles along the coast via the D925 and A29, with the Pont de Normandie a short detour if Honfleur is on your list.
Routes
There is no direct ferry on this route. To reach your destination, these are the crossings we recommend instead.
Our experience
We have sailed Dover–Calais with every operator on the route. P&O Ferries stood out for us: competitive fares, modern ships and plenty of clean, comfortable space inside and out on deck. For most travellers heading to France, it’s usually the quickest and best-value way across.
Who sails the alternatives
DFDS operates Newhaven to Dieppe year-round, with a daytime and an overnight sailing on most days. Cars, campervans, motorcycles, bicycles and foot passengers are all carried. No operator sails to Le Havre itself any more: Brittany Ferries withdrew the Portsmouth route on 16 September 2026.
Map with suggested Newhaven – Le Havre ferry routes
This map shows ferry routes from Newhaven,portsmouth,dover to Le Havre, with crossing times, fares and the ports they sail from. Tap a route for details, tap a port for its sailings, or zoom in for more.
From Dieppe to Le Havre
Dieppe to Le Havre is around 70 miles (110 km). The quickest way is the A29 motorway via the Pont de Normandie, about an hour and a half; the coast road through Saint-Valery-en-Caux and Etretat is slower but far prettier. Paris is about two and a quarter hours from Dieppe.
| From Dieppe to | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Le Havre | 70 miles | ~1h 30m |
| Etretat | 55 miles | ~1h 15m |
| Rouen | 40 miles | ~1h |
| Paris | 120 miles | ~2h 15m |
By car
Newhaven is an easy port: small, quick to get through and under an hour from the M25 via the A26 or A23. On the French side you leave Dieppe on the N27 and pick up the A29 west towards Le Havre, toll motorway most of the way. Allow for the Pont de Normandie toll if you cross to Honfleur.
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