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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lille to London
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€26
Fastest journey on Sep 05
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
1 h 54 m
Ferries on Sep 05
9
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lille to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to London will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 9 ferries from Lille to London, including 9 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct ferries cover the 243 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 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 Seaways6:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk7:00 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers- DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways4:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways8:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
P&O Ferries5:15 PM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal5:45 PMPort of Dover€381One-way0 transfers- DFDS Seaways6:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk7:00 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways4:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Lille to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €184.
Distance: 131 nautical miles (243 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price | €51 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to London:
A ferry is €23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lille to London costing on average €51.
A ferry is €156 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to London costing on average €184.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 39m.
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Lille to London 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 Mon, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Lille to London ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to London ferries for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Ferries | 9:50 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 10:20 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Ferries | 3:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lille to London
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United Kingdom
Ferries from Lille to London run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 27 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 131 nautical miles (243 km) distance in 1h 40m. There are 171 sailings per week. Ferries from Lille to London are available to foot passengers.
Distance 131 nautical miles (243 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 171 |
Fastest ferry 1h 40m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Ferry operators: DFDS, Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries from Lille to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Lille to London with DFDS, Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Lille to London
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