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Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lille to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Dover will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Lille for Dover on Thu, Jul 30, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct ferries cover the 135 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, Jul 30 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.








| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Dover ferries for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 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 | |
| Thursday, July 30 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Lille | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Lille | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Lille to Dover run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $21 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 26 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 72 nautical miles (135 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 134 sailings per week. Ferries from Lille to Dover are available to foot passengers.



Distance 72 nautical miles (135 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€21) |
Ferries per day 26 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 134 |
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 Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Discover the best of Dover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dover trip today.
Outstanding Roman house with rare wall paintings and excavated rooms, offering one of Britain's best Roman urban experiences.
Dover's main museum, home to the Bronze Age Boat and exhibits on archaeology, maritime trade, and local history.
Historic wartime command spaces presented as an immersive museum experience inside the tunnels beneath Dover Castle.
World-famous chalk coastline with sweeping sea views and classic cliff-top walks. Dover's signature natural attraction.
Popular National Trust visitor area with cliff paths, lighthouse access, and some of the finest Channel views near Dover.
Scenic viewpoint and picnic area above Dover with broad views over the port, castle, cliffs, and English Channel.
Dover sole is the town’s signature fish, prized for sweet delicate flesh. It is a classic south coast catch often simply grilled or pan-fried.
Whitstable oysters from the Kent coast are a traditional local shellfish, served raw or dressed and closely tied to the area’s maritime food culture.
Kentish huffkins are soft round bread rolls from Kent, often eaten with ham, cheese, or jam and valued as a classic county bake.
Historic pub and restaurant near Dover Castle, known for traditional British meals, local ales, and a relaxed heritage atmosphere.
Established waterfront venue at the marina serving fish, chips, and casual British dishes with harbor views and an easygoing feel.
Well-known seafront restaurant and bar at Dover Marina Hotel, popular for seafood, grills, and sea views in a polished setting.
Moderate for England: rooms and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: no obligation, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Dover 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 Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Dover ferries use the Port of Calais to Port of Dover port pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Dover ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Dover is 2 km from Dover city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Dover has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The White Horse (0.6km), Cullins Yard (0.7km), La Scala (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Dover.
Available at Port of Dover: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Dover.
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