The average bus between Dundee and Irvine takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dundee 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 hourly between Dundee and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Irvine at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dundee 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 Dundee to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Dundee to Irvine bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
The distance between Dundee and Irvine is 140.8 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 7m.