The average train between Leeds and Irvine takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Irvine. 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 Leeds and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Irvine at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeds to Irvine? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Irvine station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Leeds to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Leeds to Irvine train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Leeds and Irvine is 284.4 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Irvine via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 1m.