The average bus between Cheltenham and Irvine takes 15h 35m and the fastest bus takes 11h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Irvine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cheltenham and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Irvine at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Irvine? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Irvine station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
Cheltenham to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cheltenham station.
Cheltenham to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Irvine is 446.8 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a bus from Promenade to East Road via Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 10h 41m.