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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Irvine is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at East Road via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Inverkeithing and arriving at Irvine via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Irvine?

The distance between Glenrothes and Irvine is 90 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £23 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Glenrothes to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Irvine bus from?

Glenrothes to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Irvine train from?

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

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Irvine?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Irvine is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Irvine bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Irvine train arrive?

Glenrothes to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Irvine is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Glenrothes to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 647+ hotels available in Irvine.

Glenrothes to Irvine - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 30m
£23–35
Drive 80.9 mi
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1. Drive from Glenrothes to Irvinecar 80.9 mi
1h 42m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
3h 45m
£42–84

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Distance: 89.5 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to East Road via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Irvine via Park & Ride, Bannerman Avenue, Inverkeithing, Haymarket, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 45m.

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