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How to get fromCheltenham to Irvineby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    6h 53m
    £119–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 49m
    £47–82

  3. Drive  335.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Irvinecar car 335.3 mi
    5h 48m
    £84–121

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4h 37m
    £62–157

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    8h 16m
    £206–306

  6. Bus via Arle Court Tpt Hub

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    11h 59m
    £59–111

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4h 13m
    £60–137

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    5h 45m
    £136–416

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    5h 56m
    £79–204

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    5h 32m
    £78–189

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    6h 23m
    £117–263

Cheltenham to Irvine by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Irvine via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to East Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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