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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Irvine takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

7h 8m
Duration
350 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
6h 57m
£109–211

Leicester to Irvine train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Irvine at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLumoAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 41m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 41m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLumoAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Irvine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 349.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Irvine, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Irvine via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 57m.

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