What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Lille is to bus which costs €15 - €30 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Lille is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €50 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Lille via Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Dover to Lille?

The distance between Dover and Lille is 154 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €60 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Lille?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Dover to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lille bus from?

Dover to Lille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lille train from?

Dover to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Lille?

The best way to get from Dover to Lille is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €60 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €30 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Dover to Lille bus arrive?

Dover to Lille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 3:42 PM in Dover and 4:42 PM in Lille.

Where does the Dover to Lille train arrive?

Dover to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Lille.

Dover to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Lille by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
2h 43m
€53–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
5h 3m
€16–30
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 29m
€62–336
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
2h 4m

Dover to Lille by train

76Weekly Trains

3h 29mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 154.2 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Lille via Gent-Dampoort and Ghent Dampoort in around 5h 3m.

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