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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Birmingham is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Newhall Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Irvine to Birmingham?

The distance between Irvine and Birmingham is 295 miles. The road distance is 292.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Birmingham without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 6h 11m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Irvine to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Birmingham bus from?

Irvine to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Irvine to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Irvine to Birmingham is to train via Warrington which takes 6h 11m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Irvine to Birmingham bus arrive?

Irvine to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Irvine to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Birmingham is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Irvine to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Irvine to Birmingham?

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Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Irvine to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3h 12m
£44–121
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 11m
£115–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 56m
£46–75
Drive 290.4 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Birminghamcar 290.4 mi
5h 8m
£71–102
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 14m
£51–142
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 7m
£93–197
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 15m
£131–444
Train
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 21m
£115–257
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 46m
£66–155

Irvine to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 293.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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