The average train between Manchester and Irvine takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Irvine at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Irvine station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Manchester to Irvine train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Irvine train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Manchester to Irvine train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Irvine is 284.3 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Irvine via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 23m.
