The average train between Southampton and Irvine takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Irvine at 3:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Irvine station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Southampton to Irvine train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Irvine train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Southampton to Irvine train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Irvine is 567 km. The road distance is 819 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Irvine via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 26m.