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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Giffnock is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Giffnock is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Giffnock station. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Railway Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Giffnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Irvine to Giffnock?

The distance between Irvine and Giffnock is 35 miles. The road distance is 20.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Giffnock without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Irvine to Giffnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Giffnock bus from?

Irvine to Giffnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Mill Road station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Giffnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Irvine to Giffnock?

The best way to get from Irvine to Giffnock is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and line 4 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Irvine to Giffnock bus arrive?

Irvine to Giffnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Irvine to Giffnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Giffnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Giffnock is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Irvine to Giffnock.

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

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Irvine to Giffnock - 4 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, and line 4 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Giffnocktrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 8m
£15–28
Drive 20.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Giffnockcar 20.6 mi
31 min
£5–8
Line 11 bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 4
1h 29m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Giffnocktaxi 20.6 mi
31 min
£70–85

Irvine to Giffnock by train

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Distance: 34.4 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Giffnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Railway Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 1h 29m.

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