There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Lancaster by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h£73–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
5h 43m£33–53Drive 164.9 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Lancastercar 164.9 mi
3h 5m£40–58Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 15m£68–125
Irvine to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Lancaster is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Lancaster is to train which takes 3h and costs £70 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Common Garden Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Lancaster via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Irvine and Lancaster is 200 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Irvine to Lancaster, including transfers.
Irvine to Lancaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Lancaster train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Lancaster is to train which takes 3h and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Irvine to Lancaster via Glasgow Central in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpass every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Lancaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Underpass station.
Irvine to Lancaster train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Lancaster is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Irvine to Lancaster.
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