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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Liverpool is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Irvine to Liverpool?

The distance between Irvine and Liverpool is 256 miles. The road distance is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Irvine to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Liverpool bus from?

Irvine to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Liverpool train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Irvine to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Irvine to Liverpool bus arrive?

Irvine to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Irvine to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Liverpool is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Irvine to Liverpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Irvine to Liverpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 40m
£50–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
8h 40m
£40–67
Drive 214.7 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Liverpoolcar 214.7 mi
4h 15m
£53–77
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
4h 53m
£62–169
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leylandtrain
3. Take the train from Leyland to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 34m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 44m
£70–204
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 30m
£69–251

Irvine to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Irvine to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 40m.

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