Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Irvine

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Durham 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.

  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    3h 51m
    £66–138
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    7h 19m
    £27–40
  3. Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    7h 19m
    £33–58
  4. Drive  160.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Irvinecar car 160.5 mi
    3h 16m
    £40–58
  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    5h 49m
    £82–195
  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    4h 11m
    £96–144

Durham to Irvine by train and foot

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

You can take a train from Durham to Irvine via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There