The average bus between Essex and Calais takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Essex and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:18 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Calais at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Calais. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Calais station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Essex to Calais bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Calais bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Calais station.
The distance between Essex and Calais is 131.9 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Calais via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 51m.