The average train between York and Irvine takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Irvine at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Irvine. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Irvine station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
York to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your York to Irvine train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between York and Irvine is 294.2 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from York to Dalrymple Drive via Glasgow Central, Irvine, and Riverway in around 4h 52m.