The cheapest and fastest coaches from Folkestone to Calais
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Folkestone to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Calais will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 buses that leave Folkestone for Calais every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, ferry and coach for Folkestone to Calais
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £192.
Distance: 49 km
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| Coach | Most popular Ferry | Train |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £193 Average Price |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Folkestone to Calais bus times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to Calais coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 00:25 Folkestone | 1h30 | 01:55 Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Folkestone to Calais
Buses from Folkestone to Calais run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 04:40. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 04:40 |
FAQs: Folkestone to Calais coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone to Calais by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Calais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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