There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Linlithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 32m£18–27Drive 55.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Linlithgow55.8 mi
1h 15m£14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
3h 43m
Irvine to Linlithgow by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £13 - £21 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Cross via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Linlithgow via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Irvine and Linlithgow is 60 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Irvine to Linlithgow, including transfers.
Irvine to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Linlithgow is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?
You can take a train from Irvine to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Cross via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 3h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Linlithgow is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Irvine to Linlithgow.
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