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How to get fromIrvine to Fifeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Fife by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    3h 14m
    £35–76

  2. Drive  89.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Fifecar car 89.8 mi
    1h 55m
    £23–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus bus X24
    5h 7m
    £25–35

  4. Train via Dalrymple Drive

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    4h 16m
    £46–79

Irvine to Fife by train and foot

Calendar157Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Cupar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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