The average train between Irvine and Methil takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Irvine to Methil. 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 Methil. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Methil at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Methil. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Methil station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Irvine to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.
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The distance between Irvine and Methil is 120.1 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Leven via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 3m.