About Newhaven Port
Newhaven is a ferry port on the East Sussex coast of England, on the English Channel, about 20 minutes from Brighton and within reach of London. Its terminal handles crossings to Dieppe in Normandy, with 1 to 2 sailings a day on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every sailing runs straight across to Dieppe without calling elsewhere.
Drivers can take a car or motorhome across, and cyclists following the Avenue Verte London to Paris route can bring their bikes. Foot passengers can book too, with Newhaven Town station a short walk from the terminal. Cabins are optional for travellers who want to rest on the overnight sailings.
Ferries from Newhaven Port
Arriving at Newhaven Port
Drivers leave the port on the A26 north towards Lewes, where it meets the A27.
Foot passengers have Newhaven Town station a three-minute walk from the terminal. Trains reach Lewes and Seaford in about 10 minutes, Brighton in 20 to 25 minutes and London Victoria in about an hour and a half via Lewes and Gatwick Airport.
For flights, Gatwick is the airport on this line: take a train to Lewes and continue on a London-bound service that calls at Gatwick Airport.
Taxi firms from Newhaven, Seaford and Brighton serve the port; book ahead if you want a car waiting when you arrive.
Newhaven Port Timetable
Getting to Newhaven Port
By road, Newhaven is reached from the A27: at the Beddingham roundabout east of Lewes, take the A26 south into the town. For the ferry terminal, set your sat nav to Rail Approach, Newhaven, BN9 0DF.
By train, Newhaven Town station is about 250 metres from the terminal, roughly a three-minute walk. Services run from Brighton, Lewes and Seaford, and from London Victoria via Gatwick Airport and Lewes.
Short and long-stay parking is at the terminal entrance. Spaces cannot be reserved in advance: buy your parking ticket inside the terminal building.
Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure and closes promptly. In high season, allow an extra 90 minutes on top of that to clear all controls. Always check your booking confirmation for the check-in time of your sailing.
Cars, motorhomes and bicycles can be taken on board: add your vehicle when you book a Newhaven to Dieppe crossing.
Newhaven Port Facilities
Newhaven's ferry terminal has toilets, Wi-Fi and vending machines for passengers waiting to board. Families can use the baby changing room and the children's corner.
Facilities can change, so bring food and drink for the wait, and arrange any help with boarding or step-free access with your ferry operator before you travel.
