Storm Austen in Sussex: ferries between Newhaven and Dieppe cancelled after bad weather hits coast
Published 23rd Oct 2026, 11:47 BST
Some ferries between Newhaven and Dieppe have been cancelled today (Friday, October 23) after bad weather hit the Sussex coast.
Storm Austen, which is the first named storm of the season, arrived in the county overnight, bringing strong winds and rain to the area.
DFDS, which operates ferry routes between the UK and France, announced several ferry cancellations on X.
The company’s 7.11am post said: “Please be advised of the following cancelled services.
“23.10.26: Dieppe-Newhaven – 06:00, Newhaven-Dieppe – 11:00, Dieppe-Newhaven – 18:00.”
The company has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
People can see further updates at x.com/DFDSLiveUpdates.