There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Skelmorlie by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour StreetAyr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss BayGlasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
1h 29m£17–30Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Skelmorlie24.3 mi
35 min£6–9Line 585 bus
- Take the bus from Bridgegate to Burnlea Road585
1h 33m£10–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Skelmorlie24.3 mi
35 min£50–65
Irvine to Skelmorlie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Skelmorlie is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Skelmorlie is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Skelmorlie. However, there are services departing from Bridgegate and arriving at South Parish Church via Crawford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Skelmorlie. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Wemyss Bay via Paisley Gilmour Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Irvine and Skelmorlie is 46 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Skelmorlie without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Irvine to Skelmorlie, including transfers.
Irvine to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bridgegate station.
Irvine to Skelmorlie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Skelmorlie is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 585 bus, which costs £10 - £12 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Skelmorlie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Irvine to Wemyss Bay via Paisley Gilmour Street in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Bridgegate to Burnlea Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
- 1st Class
- £14–21
Bus from Bridgegate to Burnlea Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Phoenix Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 212 020
Irvine TOA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 278 910
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Elite Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 278 315
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Burnlea Road station.
Irvine to Skelmorlie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Skelmorlie is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Irvine to Skelmorlie.
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