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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Sunderland is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Sunderland via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Irvine to Sunderland?

The distance between Irvine and Sunderland is 213 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Sunderland without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Irvine to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Sunderland bus from?

Irvine to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Irvine to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Irvine to Sunderland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Irvine to Sunderland bus arrive?

Irvine to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Irvine to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Sunderland is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Irvine to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1932+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Irvine to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 6m
£51–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 56m
£29–43
Drive 166.8 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Sunderlandcar 166.8 mi
3h 17m
£42–60
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 27m
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 30m
£50–141
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
6h
£63–110

Irvine to Sunderland by train and foot

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.7 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Irvine to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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