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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Irvine is to bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens which costs £20 - £30 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Irvine via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Dundee to Irvine?

The distance between Dundee and Irvine is 113 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Dundee to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Irvine bus from?

Dundee to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Irvine train from?

Dundee to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Irvine?

The best way to get from Dundee to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Dundee to Irvine bus arrive?

Dundee to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Irvine train arrive?

Dundee to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Irvine is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Dundee to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 652+ hotels available in Irvine.

Dundee to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
2h 39m
£43–71
Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 38m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 34m
£23–33
Drive 101 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Irvinecar 101 mi
2h 5m
£26–37

Dundee to Irvine by train and foot

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 112.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Irvine via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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