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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cairnryan is to train and bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £140 and takes 14h 50m.

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 12m and costs £45 - £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 and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Luton to Cairnryan?

The distance between Luton and Cairnryan is 513 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 which takes 9h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m 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 23m to drive from Luton to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 184+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Luton to Cairnryan - 10 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 27m
Train, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
14h 50m
£40–135
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 49m
Drive 378.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Cairnryancar 378.5 mi
6h 23m
£93–134
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
5h 59m
Train, bus via Preston
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 39m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
12h 56m
£55–100
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - 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
6h 12m
£49–132
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
8h 32m
£111–312
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
8h 35m

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

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Luton to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 509.9 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 12h 56m.

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