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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Lille
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
10
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from London to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lille will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £42.
Of the 10 ferries that leave London for Lille every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 02 Jan the direct ferries cover the 243 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 35 m 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for London to Lille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £118.
Distance: 131 nautical miles (243 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price | £215 Average Price |
2h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Lille ferry times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lille ferries for today, Thursday 1 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P&O Pioneer | 06:15 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 07:50 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 09:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 11:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 11:30 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 13:05 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 15:05 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 16:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 16:40 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 18:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 20:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 22:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 23:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 01:35 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 2 January | |||||
| P&O Liberte | 03:30 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 05:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from London to Lille
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Ferries from London to Lille run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 32 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 131 nautical miles (243 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 224 sailings per week. Ferries from London to Lille are available to foot passengers.
Distance 131 nautical miles (243 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Ferries per day 32 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 224 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from London to LilleYou can travel by ferry between London to Lille with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: London to Lille ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
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