The average bus between Stranraer and Calais takes 19h 6m and the fastest bus takes 18h. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 Stranraer and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Calais at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 19h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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 Stranraer to Calais. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Calais station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.
Stranraer to Calais bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Calais bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Calais station.
The distance between Stranraer and Calais is 636.6 km. The road distance is 965 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Calais via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 17h 54m.