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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Cairnryan is to fly and train and line 358 bus which takes 6h 18m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Old Pier via Milton Keynes Coachway, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

How far is it from Luton to Cairnryan?

The distance between Luton and Cairnryan is 429 miles. The road distance is 380.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 10h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Luton to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cairnryan bus from?

Luton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Luton to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Luton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Luton to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Cairnryan is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Luton to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 181+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Luton to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Luton to Cairnryan by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
5h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Station757
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 34m
£48–112
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 18m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 52m
Drive 378.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Cairnryan378.5 mi
6h 19m
£93–134
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
6h 18m
£54–139
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
8h 14m
Train, bus via Preston
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
10h 49m
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Station595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
12h 43m
£50–97

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

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Luton to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 426.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

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 43m.

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