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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Irvine is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Irvine is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Irvine via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Irvine?

The distance between Sunderland and Irvine is 213 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Irvine without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Sunderland to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Irvine bus from?

Sunderland to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Irvine train from?

Sunderland to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Irvine?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Irvine is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Sunderland to Irvine bus arrive?

Sunderland to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Irvine train arrive?

Sunderland to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Irvine is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Sunderland to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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Sunderland to Irvine - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Irvine by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
4h 3m
£51–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
6h 2m
£28–42
Drive 164.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Irvinecar 164.5 mi
3h 21m
£41–59
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
5h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 2m
£62–109
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 22m
£49–140
Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 28m

Sunderland to Irvine by train and foot

220Weekly Services

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Distance: 211.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Irvine via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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