The average bus between Plymouth and Calais takes 11h 56m and the fastest bus takes 10h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Calais at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Calais. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Calais station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
Plymouth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Calais station.
The distance between Plymouth and Calais is 427.6 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 25m.