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How to get fromIrvine to Doverby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Irvine to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    7h 44m
    £137–299

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn13 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    15h 54m
    £75–157

  3. Drive  469.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Dovercar car 469.3 mi
    8h 7m
    £116–167

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    5h 22m
    £122–408

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    11h 16m
    £169–295

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    5h 42m
    £123–407

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    5h 37m
    £96–225

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    5h 57m
    £96–221

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    5h 47m
    £81–215

  10. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    6h 46m
    £141–406

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    7h 42m
    £126–280

Irvine to Dover by train and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Dover Priory via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Pencester Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 15h 54m.

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