The average train between Sheffield and Irvine takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Irvine at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Irvine station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Sheffield to Irvine train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Irvine train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Sheffield to Irvine train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Irvine is 322.8 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Irvine via Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 32m.