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Northern France to the UK
Lille to UK Pet Taxi - Dog & Cat Transport
Lille is close to the channel, but the useful plan still depends on where you start and where you finish. We can discuss collection across Hauts-de-France, the Calais handover and the onward UK address.
Lille is approximately 65 miles from the Eurotunnel terminal at Calais. We cover Lille and the surrounding Hauts-de-France region. You and your pet travel together in a private vehicle throughout.
Lille and Hauts-de-France
Via Calais and LeShuttle
Dogs and cats travel together
From £540
The route
A straightforward departure from northern France
Route plan
Lille → Calais → LeShuttle → Folkestone → UK address
Lille is approximately 65 miles from the Eurotunnel terminal at Calais. We cover Lille and the surrounding Hauts-de-France region. You and your pet travel together in a private vehicle throughout.
How it works
From Lille and Hauts-de-France to UK destinations, step by step
Send the details that let us plan the vehicle, route and handover around your journey.
Receive a quote
We review the details and provide a personalised route price.
Meet your driver
Collection is arranged from the agreed home, hotel, airport or address.
Travel together
You and your pet remain together in the vehicle through Calais and LeShuttle.
Before you travel
Documents for Lille and Hauts-de-France to UK destinations
Requirements depend on your pet, where documents were issued and the circumstances of the journey. Owners remain responsible for checking current rules with their vet and GOV.UK.
- Readable microchip
- Valid rabies vaccination
- Accepted travel document
- Tapeworm treatment for dogs when required
Pet check-in and document control for UK-bound LeShuttle travel take place at Calais before boarding. We can provide general journey guidance, but cannot approve veterinary documents.
A private service
What your Lille and Hauts-de-France journey includes
One private vehicle
You, your pet and your luggage travel together in the confirmed vehicle.
Direct communication
Share updates directly while the collection and onward journey are being arranged.
A route around your details
Vehicle space and route planning depend on passengers, pets, luggage, addresses and date.
Comfort breaks
For longer road journeys, suitable breaks can be discussed as part of the route plan.
UK destinations
Delivery is available to uk destinations and other UK destinations by quote.
Documents in context
Use the requirements guide and official links to check the current rules before travel.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Can you collect directly from Lille?
Yes. We can collect passengers travelling with dogs or cats from homes, hotels, apartments and other pickup points in Lille and the surrounding area.
How long does Lille to the UK take with a pet?
Lille is one of the more practical French pickup points for UK pet taxi travel because it has a good road connection towards Calais and the Eurotunnel terminal. Total journey time depends on your exact pickup point, Eurotunnel availability, border checks and UK destination.
Can I travel from Lille to London with my dog?
Yes. This service is for passengers travelling with their own dog or cat. You and your pet stay together in the vehicle throughout the journey, including the Eurotunnel crossing where applicable.
Can cats travel from Lille to the UK?
Yes. Passengers can travel with cats from Lille to London, Folkestone, Kent and other UK destinations. Cats should travel in a suitable carrier or secure setup chosen by the passenger.
Does my pet travel separately?
No. Your dog or cat stays with you in the vehicle. This is a private pet taxi for passengers travelling with pets, not a courier or cargo service.
Do we use Eurotunnel from Lille to the UK?
Eurotunnel is usually the preferred crossing for passengers travelling with pets because dogs and cats stay with you in the vehicle during the crossing.
What documents may my pet need from Lille to the UK?
Dogs and cats usually need a valid ISO microchip, current rabies vaccination and an accepted travel document. Depending on the journey and where the document was issued, that may be an eligible EU pet passport, an Animal Health Certificate or another accepted document. Dogs also usually need tapeworm treatment completed by a vet 24–120 hours before arrival at the UK border. Passengers are responsible for ensuring all pet travel documents are correct and valid. We can provide general guidance, but we do not check, approve or validate pet documentation. Please confirm current requirements with your Official Veterinarian and GOV.UK before travel.
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