The average train between Irvine Station and Edinburgh takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Irvine Station to Edinburgh. 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 Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine Station is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Irvine Station station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Irvine Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Irvine Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Irvine Station and Edinburgh is 99.9 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 21m.