What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus via Leicester which costs £45 - £100 and takes 15h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Cairnryan and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 502 miles. The road distance is 404 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 44m and costs £80 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £550 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5.

Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminal 5?

There are 19737+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 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 EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston
8h 44m
£82–262
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
3. Take the bus from Asda to Heathrow Terminal 5
15h 10m
£47–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
12h 10m
£54–104
Drive 401.7 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5401.7 mi
6h 53m
£100–145
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
5h 50m
£85–245
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to London Euston
10h 56m
£110–545
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Finsbury Park
13h 19m
£83–122
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
6h 18m
£94–280
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
4. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
7h 21m
£65–177
Bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
5. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminal 5
7h 35m
£124–360
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
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 bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
7h 25m
£72–185

Cairnryan to Heathrow Terminal 5 by bus, foot, train, and subway

54Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.2 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Court Road station, Tottenham Court Road Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 56m.

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