Newhaven Freight Ferry Port is the closest of the English Channel ports to London. Newhaven Port is sited on the River Ouse where it flows into the Channel and is only 30 miles south of the M25 London orbital road. Southeast England is most easily reached from northern France with freight ferries to Newhaven.

Transmanche Ferries, a subsidiary company of LD Lines, operates two daily crossings from Dieppe to Newhaven, which run throughout the year. Dieppe is in Normandy and within easy range of Paris and other major towns. With convenient access and four hour freight ferries to Newhaven crossing times this is a more relaxing route than Calais to Dover.

The route is serviced by a modern vessel only launched a few years ago with state-of-the-art stabilisers, which offer a smooth crossing, and full passenger facilities. Freight ferries to Newhaven feature cabin accommodation, a lounge, a bar, a cafeteria, a games room, shops and internet access.

Shops on board stock alcohol, tobacco products, chocolates, scents, toys, books, electrical appliances, gifts and newspapers. Advance bookings often garner good discounts on freight ferries to Newhaven fares. Crossings can be booked online or by contacting +44 800 9171201.

Ferry passengers arriving at the recently renovated Newhaven port are offered clean toilets and dining areas, and long and short stay car parks. Around the port the lighthouse, the pleasure boat marina and a maritime museum are interesting locations. Brighton and its myriad attractions are 10 miles west, while Eastbourne is the same distance east. The A26 is the main route out of the port.

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