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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Darlington is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Darlington is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Darlington?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Darlington via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Irvine to Darlington?

The distance between Irvine and Darlington is 237 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Darlington without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Irvine to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Darlington bus from?

Irvine to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Darlington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Darlington?

The best way to get from Irvine to Darlington is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £420 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Irvine to Darlington bus arrive?

Irvine to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Irvine to Darlington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Darlington is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Irvine to Darlington.

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

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Where can I stay near Darlington?

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Irvine to Darlington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
4h 5m
£69–159
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
7h 17m
£38–64
Drive 169 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Darlingtoncar 169 mi
3h 25m
£42–60
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 31m
£89–208
Train
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Darlingtontrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 25m
£103–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
7h 31m
£41–70
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane GLA - MME
6h 27m
£97–413
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
6h 42m
£87–197

Irvine to Darlington by train and foot

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Distance: 235.4 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Darlington via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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