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How to Travel from

Heathrow to Cairnryan

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Dumfries station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Rail Station to Old
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49
Bus from Whitesands to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Airlines

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$481.00
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73
Plane from London City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$379.73

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Lockerbie
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$164.55–$392.39

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Ayr to Girvan
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$21.52

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Watford Junction to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Custom
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$21.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Cairnryan is to bus and night bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Cairnryan is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Cairnryan?

The distance between Heathrow and Cairnryan is 730 km. The road distance is 657.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 9h 35m and costs $228.26 - $391.30 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Cairnryan bus from?

Heathrow to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Heathrow to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Cairnryan?

It is currently 05:50 at both, Heathrow and Cairnryan.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Cairnryan is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Heathrow to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 167+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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