How to Get from London to Calais
London to Calais is 152 km in a straight line. The trip takes 4h 25m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Calais by price and travel time (route calculated on 7 November 2026).
- First bus at 00:30, last at 23:59
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 25m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 7 Nov 2026
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Calais. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 152 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
152 km in a straight line
London to Calais: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Victoria Coach → Calaisbus
FlixBus·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Calais
FlixBus publishes departures from 00:30 to 23:59.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 00:30 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:30
- 01:00
- 01:30
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:30
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
How the Trip from London to Calais Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 7 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from London Victoria Coach to Calais, about 4h 25m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 25m, direct, no transfers.
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London to Calais: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from London to Calais?
Routavio's route check on 7 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 4h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Calais?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from London to Calais leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Calais from London?
About 152 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Calais cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €19. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Calais?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Calais without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry takes about 1h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Calais?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 7 Nov 2026