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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 an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £28, while a coach costs an average of £60.
Distance: 135 km
Most popular Ferry | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price | £60 Average Price |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Lille:
A ferry is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Lille costing on average £33.
A ferry is £32 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Dover to Lille costing on average £60.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Coach takes on average 5h 10m.
How to get to Lille from Dover by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dover to Lille is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lille are Paris, Ghent, Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lille on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dover to Lille.
This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Lille:
A ferry is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Lille costing on average £33.
A ferry is £32 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Dover to Lille costing on average £60.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Coach takes on average 5h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover and Lille as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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