The average bus between Reading and Calais takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 7h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Calais at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Calais. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Calais station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Reading to Calais bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Calais bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Calais station.
Book your Reading to Calais bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Reading and Calais is 204.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Calais via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 41m.