The average train between Doncaster and Irvine takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.
Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Irvine at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Doncaster 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 train from Doncaster to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Irvine station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Doncaster to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Doncaster to Irvine train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Doncaster and Irvine is 325.4 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Irvine via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 47m.