There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Leven 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
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 14m£30–68Drive 84.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Levencar 84.9 mi
1h 47m£22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X58 / ...
5h 3m£27–44Train via Dalrymple Drive
- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 16m£42–72Bus via Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X61
5h 22m£25–36
Irvine to Leven by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Leven is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Leven is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Leven station. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Leven. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Irvine and Leven is 109 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Leven without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Irvine to Leven, including transfers.
Irvine to Leven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Leven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Leven is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Leven, Scotland?
You can take a train from Irvine to Leven via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Princes Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Leven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.
Irvine to Leven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Leven is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Irvine to Leven.
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