There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Rosyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 2m£37–69Drive 65.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Rosythcar 65.5 mi
1h 20m£16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
3h 25m£23–37Line 11 bus, bus, line 19 bus
- Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Fife Leisure Parkbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Fife Leisure Park to Lowry Placebus 19
3h 52m£24–36
Irvine to Rosyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Rosyth is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Rosyth is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Queens Buildings via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Rosyth via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Irvine and Rosyth is 88 miles. The road distance is 65.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Rosyth without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Irvine to Rosyth, including transfers.
Irvine to Rosyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Rosyth is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Rosyth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Irvine to Rosyth via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Queens Buildings via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Queensferry Street in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from North Approach Road to Fife Leisure Park
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Fife Leisure Park to Lowry Place
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Rosyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Rosyth is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Irvine to Rosyth.
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