Please note: The LD Lines service between Dover and Dieppe has ceased operating from the 29th of June 2009. LD Lines apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
For routes between Dover and France please see the details on LD Lines' service between Dover and Boulogne, which has 6 crossings a day, 4 on the Norman Arrow which takes just an hour to cross the Channel.
LD Lines Overview
LD Lines provide a cost-effective, frequent and reliable cross-channel ferry service, with ferries to Boulogne and Le Havre in France, Rosslare in Ireland, and Dover, Newhaven and Portsmouth in England, with prices starting from just £9 for foot passengers.
LD Lines , a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, started running the Portsmouth to Le Havre ferry route in October 2005. In December 2006 LD Lines were awarded the contract to operate Transmanche Ferries' Newhaven to Dieppe service and, until recently, also ran a service between Newhaven and Le Havre. In addition to this, LD Lines are now offering a service between Rosslare (Ireland) and Le Havre (France), along with a new routes from Dover to Boulogne.
LD Lines Routes Overview Portsmouth to Le Havre Ferry
LD Lines operates two crossings per day during the week from Portsmouth to Le Havre. Further details can be found in the schedule information to the right.
Dover to Boulogne Ferry
LD Lines provides up to 6 sailings per day along this popular route between Dover and Boulogne with a choice of standard ferry crossings or the new fast craft service. The conventional ferry (Côte d'Albâtre) service takes on average 1 hour 45 minutes, whilst the fast craft (Norman Arrow) service can reach Boulogne in approximately 1 hour.
Rosslare to Le Havre Ferry
LD Lines offer a service from Rosslare to Le Havre with 1 sailing each way at the weekends, with an average sailing time of 20 hours. There are 2 sailings available on selected weekend dates. For more information please view the latest schedule information to the right.
Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry
LD Lines sister company, Transmanche Ferries, offers up to 3 sailings per day from Newhaven to Dieppe, with an average sailing time of 4 hours.
Dover to Dieppe Ferry
Please note: The service between Dover and Dieppe was ceased operating on the 29th June 2009, as is no longer available to book with AFerry.co.uk. The Dover to Dieppe ferry service provided 1 return sailing per day with an average sailing time of 4 hours.
LD Lines Fleet and Onboard Facilities
Whilst onboard LD Lines vessel you can enjoy a variety of bars and restaurants including the business lounge which is equipped with a full wireless internet facility or you can relax in your own private cabin or experience the new low cost reclining seats. The LD Lines Norman Spirit also offers a children's play area, shopping facilities and an amusement arcade.
LD Lines offer a wide range of cabin and seating options, including the fully reclining LD Sleeper Seats and cabins specially adapted for wheelchair users.
The recent addition to the LD Lines fleet, the brand new ship The Norman Voyager, provides all the modern onboard facilities along with well furnished cosy accommodation.
The brand new 112 metre catamaran, the Norman Arrow which offers quick connections between Dover and Boulogne, is the first ever freight carrying high-speed ferry to traverse the Dover Straits with the latest in onboard facilities.
