LD Lines provide a cost-effective, frequent and reliable cross-channel ferry service, with ferries to Le Havre and Dieppe in France, Ostend in Belgium and Newhaven, Portsmouth and Ramsgate in England.
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 services from Ramsgate to Ostend.
LD Lines Routes Overview
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. From November 2009 the Côte d'Albâtre will offer 1 daily return crossing, and in 2010 there will be a 6 month seasonal service from Easter to September, with the Norman Arrow providing a new high-speed service, reducing journey times to 3 hours 15 minutes.
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.
LD Lines have extended their routes network to include Belgium in their coverage; now offering daily crossings between Ramsgate and Ostend with an average crossing time of 4 hours. Please select the route in the above book by route engine for more information and schedules.
LD Lines in collaboration with GLD Atlantique are now offering UK to Spain landbridge ferries which can be booked simply and securely online through AFerry.co.uk.
Please note the LD Lines passenger ferry service between Dover and Boulogne ceased operating on the 5th of September 2010. All other LD Lines routes are unaffected.
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.
A recent addition to the LD Lines fleet, the Norman Voyager, provides all the modern onboard facilities, such as a restuarant, cinema, bars, wi-fi, along with well furnished, cosy accommodation. The Norman Voyager is used by Celtic Link on the Cherbourg to Rosslare service
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 and has the latest in onboard facilities.
Norman Bridge and its sister ship Norman Trader are the latest additions to LD Lines fleet. These vessels offer utmost comfort combined with speed along with a wide range of facilities onboard including an onboard shop.
