What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Irvine to Edinburgh?

The distance between Irvine and Edinburgh is 77 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Irvine to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Edinburgh bus from?

Irvine to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Edinburgh train from?

Irvine to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Irvine to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Irvine to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Irvine to Edinburgh train arrive?

Irvine to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Edinburgh is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Irvine to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Irvine to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Irvine to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 43m
£24–86
Train via Dalrymple Drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 50m
£10–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
2h 43m
£15–23
Drive 68.8 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Edinburgh68.8 mi
1h 30m
£17–25
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes StreetUk090
3h 1m
£10–16

Irvine to Edinburgh by train and foot

264Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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