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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Irvine is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Irvine?

The distance between Dumfries and Irvine is 66 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Irvine without a car is to train and line 11 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Dumfries to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Irvine bus from?

Dumfries to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where does the Dumfries to Irvine bus arrive?

Dumfries to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Irvine is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Dumfries to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 643+ hotels available in Irvine.

Dumfries to Irvine - 3 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Irvine by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 11 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to East Roadbus 11
1h 35m
£29–51
Drive 64.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Irvinecar 64.9 mi
1h 23m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 32m
£33–45

Dumfries to Irvine by train and bus

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1h 35mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 65.6 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Court to East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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