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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Irvine is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Irvine is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Irvine via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to Irvine?

The distance between Manchester and Irvine is 252 miles. The road distance is 217.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £28 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Irvine bus from?

Manchester to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Irvine train from?

Manchester to Irvine train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Irvine?

The best way to get from Manchester to Irvine is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £28 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h.

Where does the Manchester to Irvine bus arrive?

Manchester to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Irvine train arrive?

Manchester to Irvine train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Irvine is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Irvine.

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

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Manchester to Irvine - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Irvine by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
4h 26m
£29–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 28m
£23–47
Drive 216.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Irvinecar 216.1 mi
3h 58m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h
£62–132
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 28m
£32–60
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 23m
£66–151
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 11m
£49–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 11m
£52–242
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
6h 31m
£80–256

Manchester to Irvine by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Irvine.

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Irvine via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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