What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Irvine is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Irvine via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Irvine?

The distance between Cheltenham and Irvine is 370 miles. The road distance is 337.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Irvine without a car is to train via Preston which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Irvine?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Cheltenham to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Irvine bus from?

Cheltenham to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Irvine train from?

Cheltenham to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Irvine?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Irvine is to train via Preston which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Irvine bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Irvine train arrive?

Cheltenham to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Irvine is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Cheltenham to Irvine.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Irvine?

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 651+ hotels available in Irvine.

Cheltenham to Irvine - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at East Road via Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Irvine by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 47m
£126–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 37m
£47–77
Drive 335.3 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Irvinecar 335.3 mi
5h 48m
£82–118
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 38m
£64–158
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
8h 16m
£248–350
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
12h 19m
£76–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 13m
£65–144
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 45m
£139–427
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
5h 52m
£82–217
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
5h 27m
£83–198
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
6h 23m
£121–283

Cheltenham to Irvine by train

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Distance: 367.9 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Irvine, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Irvine via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to East Road via Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 10h 37m.

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