The average train between Penrith and Irvine takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Irvine at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Irvine station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Penrith to Irvine train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Irvine train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Penrith to Irvine train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Irvine is 160.6 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Irvine via Glasgow Central in around 2h 20m.