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There are 12 ways to get from Cairnryan to Kent by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    9h 39m
    £173–272

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    15h 30m
    £56–126

  3. Drive  446.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Kentcar car 446.7 mi
    7h 37m
    £113–163

  4. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 38m
    £117–350

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    10h 56m
    £163–339

  6. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    10h 57m

  7. Bus, train via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    15h 33m

  8. Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    5. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    9h
    £104–236

  9. Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 26m
    £139–443

  10. Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 50m
    £143–452

  11. Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 45m
    £116–250

  12. Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 53m
    £98–240

Cairnryan to Kent by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dickley Wood via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and King Street in around 15h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Lenham via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 10h 56m.

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