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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cairnryan is to train and fly which costs £60 - £150 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from London to Cairnryan?

The distance between London and Cairnryan is 417 miles. The road distance is 408.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from London to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cairnryan bus from?

London to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Cairnryan bus arrive?

London to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from London to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cairnryan is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from London to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

London to Cairnryan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from London to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 3m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 50m
£61–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
12h 45m
Drive 406.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar 406.1 mi
7h 12m
£99–144
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
7h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Carlislebus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
13h 11m
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
7h 37m
£98–250
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
7h 37m
£97–294
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
8h
£64–162
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
7h 59m
£70–153

London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 414.2 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 45m.

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