What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Brighton is to bus and train via London which costs £45 - £140 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Brighton is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Preston Circus via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Brighton?

The distance between Cairnryan and Brighton is 536 miles. The road distance is 466.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Brighton without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 12m and costs £65 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Brighton?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Cairnryan to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Brighton bus from?

Cairnryan to Brighton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Brighton bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Brighton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Brighton is 466 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Cairnryan to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Brighton.

Cairnryan to Brighton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cairnryan to Brighton by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
9h 12m
£69–274
Bus, train via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Brighton
12h 40m
£46–133
Drive 463.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Brighton463.5 mi
7h 55m
£113–164
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EDI - LGW
6h 38m
£60–167
Bus, train via Lockerbie
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary500
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
10h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station838
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circus025
13h 40m
£66–126
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
7h 8m
£73–163
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
8h 38m
£132–323
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Brighton
8h 23m
£120–327
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brighton
8h 41m
£83–208
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
8h 56m
£87–254

Cairnryan to Brighton by bus, foot, and train

62Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.2 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Brighton, England?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Preston Circus via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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