What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Methil?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Methil is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Methil?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Methil?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Methil. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Memorial Court via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Methil?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Methil. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Irvine to Methil?

The distance between Irvine and Methil is 108 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Methil without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Methil without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Methil?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Irvine to Methil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Methil bus from?

Irvine to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Methil train from?

Irvine to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Methil?

The best way to get from Irvine to Methil is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Irvine to Methil bus arrive?

Irvine to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Irvine to Methil train arrive?

Irvine to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Methil?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Methil is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Irvine to Methil.

How do I get a train ticket from Irvine to Methil?

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Where can I stay near Methil?

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Irvine to Methil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Methil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 39m
£47–91
Drive 84.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Methilcar 84.3 mi
1h 46m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
4h 17m
£27–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
4h 38m
£31–52

Irvine to Methil by train

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Distance: 107.1 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Memorial Court via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal, and Park & Ride in around 4h 17m.

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