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How to Travel from

Cardiff to Irvine

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$291.13–$949.33
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$29.11
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.76–$24.05
Train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$82.28

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Irvine is to bus which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $76.09 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at East Road via Bristol Bond St, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Irvine via Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Irvine?

The distance between Cardiff and Irvine is 658 km. The road distance is 645.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $184.78 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Cardiff to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Irvine bus from?

Cardiff to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Irvine train from?

Cardiff to Irvine train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Irvine?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Irvine is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $184.78 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Irvine bus arrive?

Cardiff to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Irvine train arrive?

Cardiff to Irvine train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Irvine is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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