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Heathrow to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Heathrow and Cairnryan takes 17h 2m and the fastest bus takes 16h 48m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Heathrow to Cairnryan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 2m
Duration
537 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Heathrow to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Heathrow and Cairnryan. The service departs Heathrow at 8:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Cairnryan at 13:18:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 17h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland16h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland16h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland16h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland16h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland16h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland18h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow to Cairnryan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Heathrow to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 536.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 2m

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

You can take a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 15h 34m.

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