The average bus between Gourock and Irvine takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gourock 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 Gourock and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gourock is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Irvine at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Lane and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gourock 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 Gourock to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at East Road station via Waterloo Lane station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Gourock to Irvine bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Railway Station.
Gourock to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at East Road station.
The distance between Gourock and Irvine is 39.4 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to East Road via Waterloo Lane, West Campbell Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 37m.