The average train between Irvine and Edinburgh takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Irvine to Edinburgh. 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 every 30 minutes between Irvine and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Irvine to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Irvine and Edinburgh is 98.4 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 50m.
