The average train between Irvine and York takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Irvine to York. 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 York. 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 York at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to York. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at York station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Irvine to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Irvine to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and York is 294.2 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to York via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 13m.