The average bus between Ipswich and Calais takes 9h 42m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 3 times a day between Ipswich and Calais. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Calais at 2:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



12h • 3 changes



10h • 3 changes
Arrives next day



8h 45m • 3 changes



12h • 3 changes



10h • 3 changes
Arrives next day



8h 45m • 3 changes



12h • 3 changes



10h • 3 changes
Arrives next day



10h 45m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



11h 55m • 3 changes



12h • 3 changes



10h • 3 changes
Arrives next day



10h 45m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



11h 55m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Calais station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Ipswich to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Calais station.
The distance between Ipswich and Calais is 132.3 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Calais via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 22m.