The average train between Irvine and Birmingham takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine to Birmingham. 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 Irvine and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Birmingham station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Irvine to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Irvine to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Irvine and Birmingham is 392.5 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 11m.