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How to get fromIrvine to Methilby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Methil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    3h 17m
    £30–68

  2. Drive  84.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Methilcar car 84.3 mi
    1h 46m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    5h 14m
    £25–36

  4. Train via Dalrymple Drive

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    4h 19m
    £42–72

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    5h 35m
    £24–40

Irvine to Methil by train and foot

Calendar156Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Leven via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Memorial Court via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 5h 14m.

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