The average bus between Stranraer and Calais takes 18h 52m 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 Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 18h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Calais. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Calais station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
Stranraer to Calais bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Calais bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Calais station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Calais is 636.6 km. The road distance is 979 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Calais via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 17h 42m.