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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Dover to Lille
Showing times and prices for Apr 04
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
135 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Dover to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Lille will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Fast ferries
Of the 2 ferries that leave Dover for Lille on Sat, Apr 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 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 35 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 40 m 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.
11:55 PM1h40Dover1:35 AMLille$371One-way0 transfers- 3:05 PM1h35Dover4:40 PMLille$571One-way0 transfers
- 3:05 PM1h35Dover4:40 PMLille$571One-way0 transfers
- 11:55 PM1h40Dover1:35 AMLille$371One-way0 transfers
Dover to Lille Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Dover to Lille ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Lille ferries for today, Friday, April 3. 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 | 1:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 3:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 2:05 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 3:35 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 3:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 5:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 3:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 5:10 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 5:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 5:05 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 6:45 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 5:50 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 7:20 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:30 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 8:10 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 7:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 7:45 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 9:15 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:30 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 10:10 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 8:50 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 10:20 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 11:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 9:50 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 11:30 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 10:55 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 12:25 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
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DFDS as well as P&O Ferries offer ferries services from Dover to Lille.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Dover to Lille.
Why book with Omio vs DFDS?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for DFDS, but also compare tickets for the likes of P&O Ferries to find the best option for your trip from Dover to Lille.
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Offers and deals from Dover to Lille
Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Dover to Lille and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by DFDS, P&O Ferries
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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.
Early Bird
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!
Exclusive offers
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)
Up to 25% off
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.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Dover to Lille
United Kingdom
France
Ferries from Dover to Lille run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 33 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 72 nautical miles (135 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 138 sailings per week. Ferries from Dover to Lille 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
Official Omio partners on this route
Distance 72 nautical miles (135 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Ferries per day 33 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 138 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Dover to LilleYou can travel by ferry between Dover to Lille with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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
$29 (€24)
DFDS frequency
20 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
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 (€30)
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
FAQs: Ferry from Dover to Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Lille 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 Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from Dover to Lille can start from as little as $29 (€24) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Dover to Lille is $43 (€35) ; 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 Dover to Lille is 1h 30m to travel the 83 miles (135 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 Dover to Lille leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Dover to Lille leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 33 direct ferries a day from Dover to Lille with DFDS, P&O Ferries. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Dover to Lille with DFDS
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Dover to Lille is possible with DFDS.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Dover to Lille 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 Dover to Lille, you can count on DFDS, P&O Ferries for the best way to get you to Lille. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Dover and Lille and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Lille from Dover 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 Dover to Lille is January.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Dover and Lille.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Dover to Lille
Dover
Lille
Amenities at port
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
A20, Exit at DoverWifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Port of Dover
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
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