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 £29 - £50 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 Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Irvine?

The distance between Sunderland and Irvine is 204 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 Glasgow which takes 4h 14m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Irvine?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Irvine is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 14m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 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 Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle 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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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
4h 14m
£72–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
6h 2m
£30–47
Drive 164.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Irvinecar 164.5 mi
3h 21m
£41–58
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
6h 2m
£69–189
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 2m
£72–132
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 57m
£40–88
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
7h 2m
£54–189

Sunderland to Irvine by train

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Irvine via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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