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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Irvine by train
It takes an average of 7h 5m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Irvine by train, over a distance of around 244 miles (393 km). There are normally 35 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Irvine and tickets for this journey start from £125.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:50 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Irvine | |
| Journey time | From 4h 55m | |
| Distance | 244 miles (393 km) | |
| Frequency | 35 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £125.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
About the train journey from Birmingham New Street to Irvine
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The train from Birmingham New Street to Irvine usually takes 7 hours 5 minutes on average to travel 244 miles (393 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 4 hours 55 minutes. You can expect to find 35 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Irvine, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Irvine if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £125.30. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Irvine
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham New Street to Irvine is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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