The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lille to Dover
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
34
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 $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 34 ferries that leave Lille for Dover on Sat, Apr 04, 34 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 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 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.
DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover$351One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 PMPort of Dover$351One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways8:01 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal8:41 PMPort of Dover$351One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways6:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk7:00 AMPort of Dover$351One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways8:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 AMPort of Dover$351One-way0 transfers
Spirit of France3:00 PM1h30Port of Calais3:30 PMPort of Dover$431One-way0 transfers
P&O Pioneer10:25 PM1h30Port of Calais10:55 PMPort of Dover$431One-way0 transfers
P&O Liberte1:40 AM1h30Port of Calais2:10 AMPort of Dover$431One-way0 transfers
Spirit of France8:10 PM1h30Port of Calais8:40 PMPort of Dover$431One-way0 transfers
P&O Liberte8:00 AM1h30Port of Calais8:30 AMPort of Dover$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 ferry with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $69.
Distance: 72 nautical miles (135 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Lille to Dover Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Lille to Dover ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Dover ferries for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Spirit of France | 1:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 2:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 1:15 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 2:55 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 4:15 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 3:15 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 4:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:01 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 5:41 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 5:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:01 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 7:41 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Spirit of France | 6:10 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 7:40 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 8:25 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 9:55 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:45 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 10:25 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 10:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 12:30 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 11:40 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 1:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
DFDS Seaways | 12:10 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 1:50 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 1:35 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:15 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 4:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Spirit of France | 2:30 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 4:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 3:40 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 5:20 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 6:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 4:15 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 5:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 5:00 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:40 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 6:00 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:25 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:05 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Spirit of France | 7:50 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 9:20 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 10:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 9:50 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 11:30 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 10:00 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 10:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:15 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 12:55 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 11:20 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 12:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lille to Dover
Ferries from Lille to Dover run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 29 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 152 sailings per week. Ferries from Lille to Dover are available to foot passengers.


Distance 72 nautical miles (135 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Ferries per day 29 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 152 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:10 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Lille to DoverYou can travel by ferry between Lille to Dover with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Lille to Dover
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.

- Dover Castle, a historic fortress with medieval tunnels and panoramic views of the English Channel
- White Cliffs of Dover, iconic chalk cliffs offering scenic walking trails and stunning coastal vistas
- Dover Museum, a local museum featuring exhibits on the town's history and the Bronze Age boat
- Samphire Hoe, a nature reserve created from Channel Tunnel excavations, ideal for walking and wildlife spotting
- Roman Painted House, an ancient Roman building with preserved wall paintings and archaeological displays.
- Explore the Dover Western Heights, a series of fortifications with impressive views and historical significance
- Take a boat tour to see the White Cliffs from the sea and enjoy the coastal scenery
- Visit the Dover Transport Museum, showcasing vintage vehicles and transport history
- Enjoy a day at Kearsney Abbey Gardens, a picturesque park with lakes and walking paths
- Discover the South Foreland Lighthouse, offering guided tours and stunning views of the coastline.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Lille to Dover
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
- Free
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
- Free
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
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