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How to get fromIrvine to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 28m
    £89–166

  2. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 9m
    £27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    5h 34m
    £41–75

  4. Drive  183.5 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Invernesscar car 183.5 mi
    3h 45m
    £45–66

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    5h 55m
    £104–241

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5h 31m
    £73–162

Irvine to Inverness by bus, train, and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Dalrymple Drive to Inverness via Riverway, Irvine, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.

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