Dover to Dieppe Ferries

The Dover to Dieppe ferry route is ideal if you're looking for a more picturesque start to you holiday in France. Although the Dover to Dieppe ferry route may not be as popular as the busy Dover to Calais crossing you couldn't hope to find a prettier destination port. If you want to get some rest before hitting the road there's plenty of options in Dieppe and it's worth taking time out to explore this lovely town if you get the chance.

Ferries from Dover

Dover is the largest ferry port in the UK and faces France across the narrowest part of the English Channel, the Straits of Dover. From Dover it's only 22 miles to France and despite crossing the busiest shipping lane in the world ferries can reach France faster from Dover than any other port. In addition to car ferries bound for France the port of Dover is also used by cruise ships.

Dover is easy to reach, with good road links - the A20 connects the town to Folkestone, while the A2 leads to Cantebury and beyond. Made famous in song the "White Cliffs of Dover" are distinctive and can easily be seen from France on a clear day.

Ferries to Dieppe

Although served by limited ferry services, Dieppe is probably the prettiest of the French ferry ports. In the 15th century Dieppe was the most important port in Normandy but in 1694 many buildings were destroyed when the town was beseiged by an enemy fleet. Following this the town was rebuilt in the classic style and became a favourite among the aristocracy. Modern day visitors and holidaymakers come to explore the 15th century castle and sample Dieppes famous scallops.