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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Dover to Lille
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Dover to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Lille will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £27.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Dover for Lille every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 08 Dec the direct ferries cover the 135 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and coach for Dover to Lille
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Dover to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £27, and a coach costs an average of £36.
Distance: 72 nautical miles (135 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Coach |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dover to Lille ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Lille ferries for tomorrow, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:15 Dover | 1h35 | 08:50 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:00 Dover | 2h00 | 19:00 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Dover | 2h00 | 21:00 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Dover to Lille
United Kingdom
France
Ferries from Dover to Lille run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 34 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 72 nautical miles (135 km) distance in 1h 35m. There are 141 sailings per week. Ferries from Dover to Lille are available to foot passengers.
Distance 72 nautical miles (135 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Ferries per day 34 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 141 |
Fastest ferry 1h 35m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Dover to LilleYou can travel by ferry between Dover to Lille with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Dover to Lille ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Lille by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Lille
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
- Free
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
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