How to get to Dover from Lille

There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Dover including taking a ferry and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Dover is a train with an average price of £25.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Dover:

A train is £0.78 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lille to Dover costing on average £26.

A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lille to Dover costing on average £44.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Dover is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 1m.

Coach takes on average 4h 15m.

The Lille to Dover distance is approximately 135 km.

The average frequency per day from Lille to Dover is:

• Around 25 trains per day.
• Around 20 ferries per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Dover as scheduled services by ferry and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Dover:

• Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
• Coaches mostly depart from Lille, Gare Europe and arrive in Folkestone.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Dover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Sindbad to go to Dover by coach.
• Travel with Eurostar to go to Dover by train.
• Travel with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS to go to Dover by ferry.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Dover with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct coaches per day with Sindbad.
• 20 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS.

Omio customers who travel from Lille to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Canterbury, Dunkirk, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dover and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Lille to Dover, you can choose from several travel options including ferry and coach.

In Dover, visitors can explore the historic Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels and panoramic views of the English Channel. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover offer scenic walking trails and stunning coastal vistas. For history enthusiasts, the Dover Museum showcases the town's history, including exhibits on the Bronze Age boat, while the Roman Painted House displays ancient Roman wall paintings. Samphire Hoe provides a unique nature reserve for walking and wildlife spotting. Additionally, you can explore the Dover Western Heights, take a boat tour to view the White Cliffs from the sea, visit the Dover Transport Museum, enjoy the picturesque Kearsney Abbey Gardens, and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse with guided tours and coastal views.

For a comprehensive visit, spending 2 to 3 days in Dover should suffice. This allows time to explore key attractions such as Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the Dover Museum.