Ferries 

Dover is one of the worlds busiest passenger ports and provides the shortest crossing to Mainland Europe from the UK, a mere 21 miles. The port is easily accessed from the region, lying approximately 79 miles from Brighton, and within easy reach of London via the M2/ A2, M20/ A20 and M25 motorways.

• Crossings to multiple locations in France and Belgium
• Superfast ferries to some destinations
• Direct trains run from Dover to mainline London stations
• Regular coaches travel from Dover to London Victoria

Newhaven HarbourThe Port of Newhaven is a small but busy port located at the mouth of the River Ouse, 9 miles from Brighton city centre, between Eastbourne and Brighton, East Sussex.

• Crossings to France, including Dieppe
• Newhaven port is near to road and rail networks for onward travel to London and the UK

These south coast resorts are within easy driving distance of two main passenger ferry ports: