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Compare train and ferry for Canterbury to Lille
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of Kč 829 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of Kč 829, while a train costs an average of Kč 1,030.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Driving |
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Kč 829 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,030 Average price | Kč 143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Canterbury to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Lille:
A ferry is Kč 201 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Lille costing on average Kč 1,030.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Lille
How to get from Canterbury to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Lille is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:00 PM 2h00 Canterbury 3:00 PM Lille Kč 759 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:00 PM 2h00 Canterbury 3:00 PM Lille Kč 759 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:40 PM 1h30 Canterbury 6:10 PM Lille Kč 793 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:40 PM 1h30 Canterbury 5:10 PM Lille Kč 795 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Lille:
A ferry is Kč 201 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Lille costing on average Kč 1,030.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 19 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Lille as scheduled services by train and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Dunkirk.
- Travel with Eurostar, Southeastern to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries to go to Lille by ferry.
- 19 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries.
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