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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Irvineby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Irvine by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    2h 19m
    £28–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2h 56m
    £15–36

  3. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2h 55m
    £19–33

  4. Drive 68 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Irvinecar car 68 mi
    1h 31m
    £17–24

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Irvine by train

Calendar256Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Irvine, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Irvine via Glasgow Central in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to East Road via Shandwick Place, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 55m.

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