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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lille to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for Aug 06
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
156 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lille to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Canterbury will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Fast ferries
Of the 4 ferries that leave Lille for Canterbury on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct ferries cover the 156 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 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.
9:59 PM2h00Lille11:59 PMCanterbury$311One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM1h30Lille8:30 AMCanterbury$381One-way0 transfers- 6:00 AM1h30Lille7:30 AMCanterbury$401One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 AM1h30Lille5:00 AMCanterbury$1371One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 AM1h30Lille5:00 AMCanterbury$1371One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM1h30Lille8:30 AMCanterbury$381One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM1h30Lille7:30 AMCanterbury$401One-way0 transfers
- 9:59 PM2h00Lille11:59 PMCanterbury$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Lille to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Lille to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $214.
Distance: 84 nautical miles (156 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Canterbury is a ferry with an average price of $40.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Canterbury:
A ferry is $175 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Canterbury costing on average $215.
The fastest way to travel from Lille to Canterbury is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 34m.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Canterbury including taking a train and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Canterbury among Omio's users.
Lille to Canterbury Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Lille to Canterbury ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Canterbury ferries for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Ferries | 5:15 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Ferries | 7:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 11:59 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 12:59 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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P&O Ferries as well as DFDS offer ferries services from Lille to Canterbury.
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Why book with Omio vs P&O Ferries?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for P&O Ferries, but also compare tickets for the likes of DFDS to find the best option for your trip from Lille to Canterbury.
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Offers and deals from Lille to Canterbury
Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Lille to Canterbury and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by P&O Ferries, DFDS
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Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries: 25% off short stay
Northern Ireland trips with P&O Ferries just got cheaper for return passengers with 25% off your 28 hour return ticket on the Cairnryan - Larne route, when sailing until the 31st of December 2024. Valid until further notice.
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Up to 50% off DFDS from Denmark to Norway
Book your DFDS ferries between Denmark and Norway in advance and get up to 50% off the cabin and vehicle fares on a wide selection of sailings between Copenhagen and Oslo until the 25th of September 2024.
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Early bird tickets for Western France
Early bird deals for sailings to France with DFDS! Newhaver to Dieppe route bookings are open until January 2025 and you can get one-way tickets from £49* for two passengers and a standard car, when travelling between the 4th of January and the 30th of April 2024 or between the 1st of October and the 15th of December 2024. Travel with your tourist or camper van for the same price as with a car. You can also add a trailer or a caravan to your car for free!
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Short break to France from £99 return
Discover the English Channel from just £99.
On the popular Dover - Calais and Dover - Dunkirk routes, when sailing until the 5th of January 2025:
• 3-day return tickets are from just £99 by booking by the 2nd of January 2025 (23h59)
• and 5-day return tickets are from £129 by booking by the 31st of December 2024 (23h59)
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lille to Canterbury
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Ferries from Lille to Canterbury run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $31 if you book in advance.
There are 30 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 84 nautical miles (156 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 141 sailings per week. Ferries from Lille to Canterbury are available to foot passengers.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Distance 84 nautical miles (156 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Ferries per day 30 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 141 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:10 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Ferry operators: P&O Ferries, DFDS from Lille to CanterburyYou can travel by ferry between Lille to Canterbury with P&O Ferries, DFDS for as low as $31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
P&O Ferries
About
P&O Ferries is a British shipping company, established in 2002 through mergers and acquisitions within P&O, and owned by Dubai-based DP World since 2019. It operates passenger and freight ferry services across the English Channel, North Sea, and Irish Sea. Key routes include Dover to Calais, Hull to Rotterdam, and Cairnryan to Larne. P&O Ferries offers a range of onboard facilities such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, and duty-free shopping. They also provide various ticket options and deals, including short breaks and offers for families.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$37
P&O Ferries frequency
11 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available onboard
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair access available on most ships. Accessible cabins available on some routes. Assistance available for boarding and disembarking.
Pets
Dogs and cats allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Must be kept on leash in designated areas.
Cabin reservation
Available on most routes, must be booked in advance
Car on board
DFDS
About
DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
$26
DFDS frequency
22 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be carried for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available with various dining options
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships. Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility. Please inform at time of booking.
Pets
Small pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public areas.
Cabin reservation
Various cabin types available from standard to deluxe suites
Car on board
Complete guide to Canterbury
Things to do in Canterbury
Discover the best of Canterbury — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Canterbury trip today.
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Canterbury Roman Museum
Underground remains of a Roman townhouse with mosaics and hypocaust. A compact but memorable look at Roman Canterbury beneath the streets.
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The Canterbury Tales
Story-led museum on medieval pilgrimage inspired by Chaucer. It brings Canterbury’s most famous journeying tradition to life.
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High Street
Pedestrian high street lined with historic buildings and shops. It is one of the best places to feel the rhythm of central Canterbury.
- Recommended
The King's Mile
Picturesque lane famed for overhanging medieval timber-framed buildings. One of Canterbury’s most photographed and atmospheric historic streets.
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Mercery Lane
Elegant pedestrian street connecting major sights. Its historic façades, independent shops, and easy walking route make it especially pleasant.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Kentish Huffkin
Kentish Huffkin is a traditional Kent bread roll, often served with cheese or fruit. It is a classic county bake linked to local farmhouse cooking.
- Vegetarian
Canterbury Tart
Canterbury Tart is a historic pastry tart, usually filled with apple and almond. It is associated with old Kent baking traditions and local tea tables.
- Gluten-free
Whitstable Oysters
Whitstable Oysters are served across Canterbury and East Kent. These native oysters are prized for their briny flavor and long link to the nearby coast.
The Corner House
Well-regarded modern British restaurant with seasonal menus and a smart yet relaxed setting in the city center.
The Goods Shed
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for polished British tasting menus and refined service in central Canterbury.
The Goods Shed
Popular farmers' market restaurant serving seasonal Kent produce, meats, cheeses, and simple dishes in a lively casual setting.
British Pound (£)
Moderate for UK travel. Hotels and dining cost less than London, but tourist-season stays and central restaurants raise prices. Local buses are reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included at restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafes: optional small change.
FAQs: Ferry from Lille to Canterbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from Lille to Canterbury can start from as little as $31 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Lille to Canterbury is $40 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Lille to Canterbury is 1h 30m to travel the 96 miles (156 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Lille to Canterbury leaves at 12:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Lille to Canterbury leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 30 direct ferries a day from Lille to Canterbury with P&O Ferries, DFDS. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Lille to Canterbury with DFDS
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Lille to Canterbury is possible with DFDS.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Lille to Canterbury is possible with with DFDS. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Lille to Canterbury, you can count on P&O Ferries, DFDS for the best way to get you to Canterbury. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Lille and Canterbury and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Canterbury from Lille is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Lille to Canterbury is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Canterbury including taking a train and ferry.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Canterbury are:
- Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning architecture and historical significance
- St. Augustine's Abbey, the ruins of a Benedictine monastery founded in the 6th century, offering insights into early Christian history in England
- Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, a medieval gatehouse with exhibits on local history and panoramic views of the city
- Canterbury Roman Museum, an underground museum showcasing Roman artifacts and the remains of a Roman townhouse
- Westgate Gardens, a picturesque park perfect for leisurely walks along the River Stour.
The best things to do in Canterbury include:
- Explore the historic streets of Canterbury on a guided walking tour, learning about its rich history and hidden gems
- Enjoy a punting tour on the River Stour for a unique perspective of the city's architecture and natural beauty
- Visit the Canterbury Tales attraction for an interactive experience of Chaucer's famous stories
- Attend a performance at The Marlowe Theatre, featuring plays, musicals, and concerts
- Discover the local food scene with a culinary tour of Canterbury's best eateries and markets.
Canterbury is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers departing from Lille will need a valid passport and may require a visa depending on their nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Canterbury among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Canterbury, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and around popular tourist sites. Scams involving overcharging or unofficial taxi services can also occur, so it’s advisable to use licensed transportation. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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