The average train between Irvine and Liverpool takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Liverpool station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Irvine to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Irvine to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Liverpool is 268.4 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 4h 41m.