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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    4h 15m
    £64–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    8h 11m
    £30–44

  3. Line 11 bus, bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 21
    8h 4m

  4. Drive  160.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Durhamcar car 160.3 mi
    3h 16m
    £41–59

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    5h 52m
    £88–204

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 7m
    £93–142

Irvine to Durham by train and foot

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Durham via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Bus Station Stand C via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newcastle Coach Station, and Newcastle Newgate Street in around 8h 4m.

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