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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Luton is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Luton is to bus and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Luton?

The distance between Cairnryan and Luton is 551 miles. The road distance is 378.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Luton without a car is to bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 36m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Cairnryan to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Luton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Luton?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Luton is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £330 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Luton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Luton is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Cairnryan to Luton.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Luton.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cairnryan to Luton 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
8h 36m
£91–168
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
5h 32m
£47–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
11h 10m
£62–126
Drive 376 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Lutoncar 376 mi
6h 28m
£93–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stevenagetrain
9h 45m
Bus, train via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
10h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
12h 47m
£94–323
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
6h 18m
£54–138
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
7h 14m
£66–182
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
8h 9m
£119–313
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
7h 46m
£120–283

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN) flights

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1h 39mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Luton Station Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Luton via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Derby in around 12h 47m.

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