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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Irvine is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at East Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Irvine via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Poole to Irvine?

The distance between Poole and Irvine is 429 miles. The road distance is 436.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £90 - £300.

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

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Irvine bus from?

Poole to Irvine bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Irvine train from?

Poole to Irvine train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Irvine?

The best way to get from Poole to Irvine is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £90 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Poole to Irvine bus arrive?

Poole to Irvine bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Irvine train arrive?

Poole to Irvine train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Irvine is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Poole to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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Poole to Irvine - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Irvine by train, plane, 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 to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
4h 26m
£58–218
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
14h 14m
£50–252
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
8h 15m
£91–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
13h 24m
£61–132
Drive 434 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Irvine434 mi
7h 53m
£107–155
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
5h 25m
£112–246
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
5h 54m
£100–301
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
6h 10m
£88–220
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
7h 3m
£76–242
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
7h 57m
£82–255
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
10h 46m
£72–396

Poole to Irvine by train and subway

129Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Irvine via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to East Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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