Ferry Crossings to Dieppe from Newhaven

Over 175 years ago the first regular passenger service from Newhaven to Dieppe started. Once the railway age dawned, travellers used the route as it was the shortest journey between London and Paris. It is now used as an access to travel in Brittany, Normandy and the rest of France.  Using Seacat Fastcraft, journey time is only 2 hours.

"Dieppe is always happy to hear the English language among the mixture of tongues that fills the air along the Grande Rue, in the restaurants and among the stalls of our celebrated Saturday market."
Edouard Leveau, Mayor of Dieppe

Dieppe has a long and chequered past, linked with the seas. Dieppe was established as a harbour and by the 16th century it had grown into the principal port of the Kingdom of France. It was from here that Verrazano set sail in 1524 to found the settlement that later became New York City.

There is a pedestrianised town centre in Dieppe, they have renovated the old quarters, the are new a modern bus service, improved seafront facilities and new green spaces. In Dieppe you get the smells, flavours and sights of a unique corner of France and if you smell coffee, then the wind is bringing the aroma from the Nescafé factory up the river valley.