The average train between Irvine and Methil takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine to Methil. 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 Irvine and Methil. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Methil at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Methil. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Methil station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Irvine to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.
Book your Irvine to Methil train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Irvine and Methil is 120.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 40m.