The average train between Portsmouth and Irvine takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Irvine at 3:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Irvine station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Portsmouth to Irvine train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Irvine train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Portsmouth to Irvine train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Irvine is 586 km. The road distance is 810 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Irvine via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 39m.