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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Glenrothes is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Inverkeithing via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Irvine to Glenrothes?

The distance between Irvine and Glenrothes is 107 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Glenrothes without a car is to train via Park & Ride which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Irvine to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Glenrothes bus from?

Irvine to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train or bus from Irvine to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Irvine to Glenrothes is to train via Park & Ride which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Irvine to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Irvine to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Irvine to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Glenrothes is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Irvine to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Irvine to Glenrothes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Park & Ride
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 26m
£42–84
Drive 80 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Glenrothescar 80 mi
1h 41m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
3h 39m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain
4h 9m
£47–92

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Distance: 106 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Bus Station via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Bannerman Avenue, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 3h 39m.

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