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 €35 - €55 and takes 6h 2m.

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 3h 17m and costs €170 - €200.

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 Gierlebaan via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Dover to Lille?

The distance between Dover and Lille is 287 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 6h 2m and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 does the Dover to Lille bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 4:00 AM in Dover and 5:00 AM in Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 417+ hotels available in Lille.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
6h 2m
€35–55
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
8h 20m
€62–189
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
3h 55m
€45–109
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 17m
€176–197

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Distance: 286.7 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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