There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Fife by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 37m£52–99Drive 89.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Fifecar 89.8 mi
1h 55m£22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3h 51m£29–50Bus via Clackmannan
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
4h 9m£28–41
Irvine to Fife by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Fife is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Fife is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Fife. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Trading Estate via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Fife. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Cupar via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Irvine and Fife is 117 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Fife without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Irvine to Fife, including transfers.
Irvine to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Fife is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Fife, Scotland?
You can take a train from Irvine to Cupar via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Trading Estate via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from North Approach Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Fife is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Irvine to Fife.
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