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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Irvine
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
98 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Irvine is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Irvine will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $39.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Irvine every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:52AM2h39
Edinburgh07:31AMIrvine
$391One-way
0 changes
07:30AM2h05
Edinburgh09:35AMIrvine
$391One-way
0 changes
07:30AM2h05
Edinburgh09:35AMIrvine
$391One-way
0 changes
04:52AM2h39
Edinburgh07:31AMIrvine
$391One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Edinburgh to Irvine train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 November
Last updated at 10:44 pm
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:52 am Edinburgh | 2h39 | 7:31 am Irvine | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:30 am Edinburgh | 2h05 | 9:35 am Irvine | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Irvine
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Irvine run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 22:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh to Irvine trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Irvine from $38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 2m
Cheapest Price
$38
ScotRail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Edinburgh to Irvine train
FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Irvine easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Irvine.
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Irvine can start from as little as $45 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Irvine is $46; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Irvine is 2 h 3 min to travel the 98 km long journey, with around there are 4 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Irvine leaves at 5: 33am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Irvine leaves at 10: 27pm.
There are 4 trains a day from Edinburgh to Irvine which require at least one change with ScotRail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Edinburgh to Irvine train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with ScotRail. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Edinburgh and Irvine to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to Irvine from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Edinburgh to Irvine is March.
Yes, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Irvine.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Irvine
Edinburgh
Irvine
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Irvine.
Haymarket
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
The major train station for arrivals in Irvine is Irvine. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Irvine for your journey to Irvine from Edinburgh.
Irvine
Amenities at train station
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