The average bus between Manchester and Calais takes 11h 6m and the fastest bus takes 9h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Calais. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Calais at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Calais station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Manchester to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Book your Manchester to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Manchester and Calais is 395.9 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 10h 15m.