The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Lille
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
32
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 £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £32.
Of the 32 ferries that leave London for Lille every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, 18 Nov the direct ferries cover the 243 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 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.
Calais / All ships
D Class Vessel
Calais / All ships
P&O Pioneer
P&O Liberte
Calais / All ships
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Calais / All ships
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Calais / All shipsTravel 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 £120.
Distance: 131 nautical miles (243 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price | £218 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Lille Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 07:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 22:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:10 | Arrival Time 20:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 06:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:55 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:50 | Arrival Time 21:25 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 21:10 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 14:05 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 00:35 | Arrival Time 03:05 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 15:55 | Arrival Time 18:25 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 10:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 23:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 23:55 | Arrival Time 02:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:25 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
London to Lille ferry times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lille ferries for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P&O Pioneer | 03:30 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 05:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 04:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 06:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 06:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 08:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 06:15 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 07:50 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 07:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 09:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 08:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 10:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 08:15 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 09:50 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 09:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 10:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 09:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 11:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 10:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 12:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 10:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 12:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 11:30 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 13:05 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 12:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 14:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 12:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 14:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 13:40 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 15:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 14:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 16:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 14:25 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 15:55 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 15:05 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 16:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 15:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 17:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 16:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 18:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 16:40 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 18:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 18:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 20:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 18:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 19:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 18:50 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 20:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 19:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 21:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 20:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 22:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 20:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 22:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 21:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 22:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 22:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 00:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 23:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 01:35 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
Calais / All ships | 00:35 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 02:05 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
D Class Vessel | 02:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 04:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from London to Lille
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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