London to Calais bus
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Bus schedule from London to Calais
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Bus times from London to Calais
Fastest Journey
15 h
Average
15 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
151 km
It's difficult to get from London to Calais without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Bus from London to Calais
 | Distance | 93 miles (150 km) |
 | Average bus ticket price | $64 (€57) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Eurolines France, Eurolines Switzerland, Ouibus or BlaBlaCar Bus |
Buses from London to Calais cover the 93 miles (150 km) long trip with our travel partners like Eurolines France, Eurolines Switzerland, Ouibus or BlaBlaCar Bus. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $64 (€57), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $64 (€57). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Calais, Terminal Ferry.
Bus providers: National Express from London to Calais
National Express buses will get you to Calais from London from $64 (€57). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Calais from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Buses from London to Calais
Crossing the channel from London to mainland Europe is easy with plenty of buses from London to Calais. Journey times will be around five hours, and four direct buses leave London Victoria every day of the week, all year round.
Which bus companies travel from London to Calais?
Eurolines is the main operator on the London to Calais route, running three direct buses every day. Travellers can also choose a single daily service with BlaBlaBus if they prefer.
How long is the bus from London to Calais?
Buses from London to Calais will take between five hours and five and a half hours to get to their destination. No changes are needed, although buses will need to board a vehicle ferry to cross the Channel, which adds one hour onto every journey.
How many buses are there from London to Calais?
Buses depart London Victoria bus Station for Calais every day. Whenever travellers need to visit Calais, they can expect four direct services. This usually includes a mid-morning departure and three evening services.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Calais?
Departure bus station: All buses to Calais from London will start their journeys at London Victoria bus Station. London's leading bus transport centre, Victoria is well-placed for those staying in both London suburbs and the city center. Nearby Victoria Station has excellent rail connections to Kent and Surrey, while the Victoria, District and Circle Lines of the London Underground link the station with almost all parts of the city. Buses also run straight to the bus station from Brixton, Westminster and the West End, making it easy for all travellers to reach their bus without any hassle.
Arrival bus station: Buses from London will drop off travellers at Calais Terminal Ferry. The Terminal is around two miles' walk from the actual city of Calais, but getting into town shouldn't be difficult. cab rides won't take more than 7-10 minutes to reach the Hotel de Ville, and visitors can walk down the Rue Lamy to the centre of town in 45 minutes. Vivabus services also run into town and serve Cite Europe, Calais' premier shopping destination. Those headed to Calais Station should follow directions to the city center, cross the bridge, and follow the Avenue du President Wilson. The station should be on the right-hand side.
Travel Tips: Bus to Calais from London
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Calais, France by bus is: Partially open.
Can I enter France from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from London?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Calais, France?
All travelers in France must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 5/20/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from London to Calais as this information can change.
Return travel from France to United Kingdom is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to London from Calais?
Entry into United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Calais?
Requirements for reentering:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
Last checked on 5/20/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your bus to London from Calais.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from London Victoria and arrive in Calais, Terminal Ferry.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this journey, called London Victoria, is located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center of London.
The most popular arrival bus station, Calais, Terminal Ferry, is located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city center of Calais.
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