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How to get fromIrvine to Barrheadby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Barrhead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Barrheadtrain train Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
    1h 10m
    £14–24

  2. Drive  17.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Irvine to Barrheadcar car 17.6 mi
    23 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Barrheadtrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 15m
    £10–16

  4. Line 11 bus, bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Arthurlie Gardensbus bus 3
    2h 17m
    £17–21

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Barrheadtaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    23 min
    £80–100

Irvine to Barrhead by train

Calendar265Weekly Trains
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Barrhead via Glasgow Central in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Arthurlie Gardens via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, and Pavillion Theatre in around 2h 17m.

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