There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Lochgilphead by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Kilmory Road Endbus 926
4h 22m£26–49Drive 100.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Lochgilpheadcar 100.4 mi
2h£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road Endbus 926
4h 54m£26–44Drive via Greenock 89.9 mi
- Drive from Gourock to Lochgilpheadcar 89.9 mi
3h 4m£38–61
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Lochgilphead is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Lochgilphead is to drive which takes 2h and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Lochgilphead. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Kilmory Road End via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Irvine and Lochgilphead is 111 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Lochgilphead without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £26 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Irvine to Lochgilphead, including transfers.
Irvine to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Kilmory Road End station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Lochgilphead is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Irvine to Lochgilphead.
There are 197+ hotels available in Lochgilphead.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Lochgilphead, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Kilmory Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–28
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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