The average bus between Exeter and Irvine takes 20h 36m and the fastest bus takes 15h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Irvine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Exeter and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Irvine at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 20h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Irvine? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Irvine station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
Exeter to Irvine bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Irvine bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Exeter and Irvine is 549.5 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to East Road via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 12h 43m.