The average bus between Luton and Cairnryan takes 18h 49m and the fastest bus takes 14h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Luton to Cairnryan. 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 Luton and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 18h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Luton to Cairnryan? 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 Luton to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.
Luton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Luton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Luton and Cairnryan is 459.8 km. The road distance is 736 km.
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Old Pier via Milton Keynes Coachway, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 12h 54m.