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There are 12 ways to get from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) by bus, train, car, plane or subway

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

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Bus, train  •  8h 3m

  1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station 923
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston Glasgow Central - London Euston

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Bus via Finchley Road Station  •  13h 1m

  1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station 923
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road Station Xn10 / ...

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Train  •  10h 29m

  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to King's Cross Glasgow Central - London Kings Cross

Train via Leeds  •  12h 43m

  1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
  2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Leeds
  4. Take the train from Leeds to King's Cross

Bus  •  15h 11m

  1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station 923
  2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria megabus M20 / ...

Drive  •  7h 6m

  1. Drive from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) 414.8 miles

Bus, bus to Edinburgh, fly to London City  •  6h 1m

  1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
  3. Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) EDI - LCY

Bus, train to Glasgow, fly to London City  •  6h 31m

  1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
  2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
  3. Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) GLA - LCY

Bus, train, train to Glasgow, fly to London Heathrow  •  7h 16m

  1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
  2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayr
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
  4. Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Heathrow (LHR) GLA - LHR

Bus, train, train to Glasgow, fly to London Gatwick, subway  •  7h 13m

  1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
  2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayr
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
  4. Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Gatwick (LGW) GLA - LGW
  5. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
  6. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford Underground Station

Bus, train to Glasgow, fly to London Stansted  •  7h 14m

  1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
  2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
  3. Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) GLA - STN

Bus, train, train to Glasgow, fly to London Luton  •  7h 21m

  1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
  2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayr
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
  4. Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Luton (LTN) GLA - LTN
  5. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl

Cairnryan to Stratford (London) by bus, walk, train and subway

42 Weekly Services
8h 3m Average Duration
£172 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) is to bus via Finchley Road Station which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 1m.

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The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) is to bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £340.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Stratford Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

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The distance between Cairnryan and Stratford (London) is 491 miles. The road distance is 414.8 miles.

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The best way to get from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 3m and costs £170 - £380.

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It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Cairnryan to Stratford (London), including transfers.

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Cairnryan to Stratford (London) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Stena Terminal station.

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The best way to get from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs £190 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road Station, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 1m.

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Cairnryan to Stratford (London) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Victoria station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Stratford (London) is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Cairnryan to Stratford (London).

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Stratford (London).
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  • Distance: 491.4 miles
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Stratford (London), England?

You can take a train from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) via Henrietta Street, Beresford Terrace, Ayr, Glasgow Central, King's Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Stratford International in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan to Stratford (London) via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road Station, and Finchley Road station in around 13h 1m.

Airlines
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh to London City
Ave. Duration
1h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£60 - £350
Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Belfast City
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
£60 - £350
Flights from Glasgow to London City
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£60 - £390
Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
1h 26m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£50 - £370
Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£110 - £550
Flights from Glasgow to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£90 - £480
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£30 - £220
Flights from Glasgow to London Gatwick via Belfast (Aldergrove)
Ave. Duration
3h 27m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£30 - £220
Flights from Glasgow to London Stansted
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£28 - £200
Flights from Glasgow to London Stansted via Belfast (Aldergrove)
Ave. Duration
3h 27m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£28 - £200
Flights from Glasgow to London Luton
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£40 - £220
Flights from Glasgow to London Luton via Belfast (Aldergrove)
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£40 - £220
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 27m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£190 - £950
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Belfast City
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
£60 - £350
Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£110 - £550
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow to London Gatwick via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
£30 - £320
Flights from Glasgow to London Stansted via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price
£29 - £340
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Phone
+44 344 811 0141
Email
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website
scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£12 - £26
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£12 - £16
1st Class
£18 - £26
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
Ave. Duration
1h 49m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£20 - £45
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£20 - £26
1st Class
£30 - £45
Train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
Ave. Duration
1h 43m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£22 - £50
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£22 - £29
1st Class
£35 - £50
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£10 - £22
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£10 - £14
1st Class
£16 - £22
Train from Girvan to Ayr
Ave. Duration
27 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£7 - £15
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£7 - £10
1st Class
£10 - £15
LNER
Phone
+44 345 722 5333
Email
customers@lner.co.uk
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to King's Cross
Ave. Duration
5h 49m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
£170 - £240
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£170 - £240
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
Ave. Duration
2h 13m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£90 - £130
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£90 - £130
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Leeds
Ave. Duration
2h 44m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£17 - £22
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£17 - £22
Thameslink
Phone
0345 026 4700
Website
thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
£13 - £27
Website
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£13 - £19
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£19 - £27
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
Ave. Duration
36 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
£15 - £35
Website
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£15 - £22
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£22 - £35
London Underground (Tube)

Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.

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Contact Details
Phone
0343 222 1234
Website
tfl.gov.uk
Subway from London Bridge station to Stratford Underground Station
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price
£2 - £5
Website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Off Peak
£2 - £4
Peak
£3 - £5
Bus operators
Scottish Citylink
Phone
0141 352 4444
Email
info@citylink.co.uk
Website
citylink.co.uk
Bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£18 - £26
Website
https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Schedules at
https://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables-service-updates/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£90 - £130
Website
https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Schedules at
https://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables-service-updates/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
£10 - £15
Website
https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Schedules at
https://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables-service-updates/
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road Station
Ave. Duration
9h 15m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
£40 - £60
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
11h 25m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
£45 - £65
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road Station
Ave. Duration
9h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£26 - £40
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
11h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£27 - £40
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£9 - £13
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Stagecoach West Scotland
Phone
0345 241 8000
Website
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
£4 - £7
Website
https://www.stagecoachbus.com

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