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 €23 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Lille is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €160 - €170.

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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

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 17m.

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 6m and costs €23 - €35.

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 FlixBus, 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 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Dover to Lille bus arrive?

Dover to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 12:40 AM in Dover and 1:40 AM 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 2079+ hotels available in Lille.

Dover to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Lille by car ferry, car, bus, train (Eurostar), or car train

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
2h 43m
€49–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N870 / ...
3h 6m
€24–33
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 17m
€142–243
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
2h 4m
€160–170
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Lillebus N870
5h 10m
€40–149

Dover to Lille by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.2 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.

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