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There are 4 ways to get from Arbroath to Irvine by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    2h 50m
    £50–81

  2. Line 72 bus, bus, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Caird Hallbus bus 72 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to East Roadbus bus 11
    5h
    £25–37

  3. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to East Roadbus bus 11
    4h 23m
    £29–52

  4. Drive  116.7 mi

    1. Drive from Arbroath to Irvinecar car 116.7 mi
    2h 26m
    £30–43

Arbroath to Irvine by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Irvine, Scotland?

You can take a train from Arbroath to Irvine via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to East Road via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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