How many services a day are there between Lille and Dover?

The average frequency per day from Lille to Dover is: Around 25 trains per day. Around 17 ferries per day. Around 1 buses per day. However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Dover as scheduled services by ferry and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Lille to Dover?

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). Buses mostly depart from Lille, Gare Europe and arrive in Folkestone. Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.

Which travel companies can get me from Lille to 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 Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS to go to Dover by ferry. Travel with Sindbad to go to Dover by bus. Travel with Eurostar to go to Dover by train.

Can I find a direct route between Lille and Dover?

Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Dover with the following travel companies: 17 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS. 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.

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Compare ferry and bus for Lille to Dover

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Lille to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $58.

Distance: 83 miles (135 km)

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Most popular Ferry	Train	Bus
$34 Average price	$33 Average price Cheapest	$58 Average price
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time*	3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Compare ways to travel from Lille to Dover

Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Dover, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Dover is a train with an average price of $33 (€28).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lille to Dover costing on average $34 (€28).

A train is $26 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lille to Dover costing on average $58 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Dover is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 1m.

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Dover including taking a ferry and bus.

We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Dover among Omio's users.

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from Lille to Dover

How to get from Lille to Dover by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from Lille to Dover is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

DFDS Seaways
6:00 AM 2h00
Port of Dunkirk
7:00 AM
Port of Dover
$30
1 One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

DFDS Seaways
6:00 AM 2h00
Port of Dunkirk
7:00 AM
Port of Dover
$30
1 One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

P&O Ferries
3:00 PM 1h45
DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
3:45 PM
Port of Dover
$46
1 One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Train

Ferry

9145+P85979
4:35 PM 6h39
Lille-Europe
10:14 PM
Dover Priory (DVP)
$215
1 One-way
1 transfer
9145+P85985
4:35 PM 7h38
Lille-Europe
11:13 PM
Dover Priory (DVP)
$215
1 One-way
1 transfer
9145+P85992
4:35 PM 8h38
Lille-Europe
12:13 AM
Dover Priory (DVP)
$218
1 One-way
1 transfer

DFDS Seaways
12:00 PM 2h00
Port of Dunkirk
1:00 PM
Port of Dover
$30
1 One-way
0 transfers
DFDS Seaways
8:00 PM 2h00
Port of Dunkirk
9:00 PM
Port of Dover
$30
1 One-way
0 transfers
DFDS Seaways
10:00 AM 2h00
Port of Dunkirk
11:00 AM
Port of Dover
$30
1 One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Dover

Travel to Dover 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 Lille to Dover.

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Dover is a train with an average price of $33 (€28).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lille to Dover costing on average $34 (€28).

A train is $26 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lille to Dover costing on average $58 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Dover is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 1m.

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Lille to Dover is approximately 83 miles (135 km).

The average frequency per day from Lille to Dover is:

Around 25 trains per day.
Around 17 ferries per day.
Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Dover as scheduled services by ferry and bus 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).
Buses 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 Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS to go to Dover by ferry.
Travel with Sindbad to go to Dover by bus.
Travel with Eurostar to go to Dover by train.

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

17 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS.
1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dover to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dover, you can explore the Dover Western Heights for historical fortifications and views, take a boat tour to see the White Cliffs, and visit the Dover Transport Museum for vintage vehicles. Enjoy Kearsney Abbey Gardens and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse. Don't miss Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels, the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Museum, Samphire Hoe nature reserve, and the Roman Painted House with ancient wall paintings.

Two to three days is sufficient to explore Dover's main attractions, including the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, and the nearby countryside.

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