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 €27 - €40 and takes 3h 1m.

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 48m and costs €24 - €70.

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 28m.

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 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Dover to Lille, including transfers.

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 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 11:13 AM in Dover and 12:13 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 2129+ 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, bus, train (Eurostar), 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 48m
€24–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
3h 1m
€28–39
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 28m
€130–228
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

52Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.2 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 28m.

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