The average train between Edinburgh and Irvine takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Irvine at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Irvine station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Edinburgh to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Edinburgh to Irvine train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Irvine is 98.4 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Irvine via Glasgow Central in around 2h 19m.
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