The average train between Durham and Irvine takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Irvine at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Irvine station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Durham to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Durham to Irvine train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Irvine is 216.7 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Dalrymple Drive via Glasgow Central, Irvine, and Riverway in around 4h 11m.