There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Irvine by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 19m£32–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
4h 31m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 54m£56–92Drive 120.6 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Irvinecar 120.6 mi
2h 26m£30–44
Fort William to Irvine by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Irvine is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Irvine via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Fort William and Irvine is 132 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 19m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Fort William to Irvine, including transfers.
Fort William to Irvine bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Irvine is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Irvine, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Irvine via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Irvine bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Irvine is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Fort William to Irvine.
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