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Irvine to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Irvine to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$54.10, with average prices for this route around AU$54.10.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
13:03 Irvine	15:17 Edinburgh (Waverley)	2h 14m, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:03 Irvine	15:53 Edinburgh (Waverley)	2h 50m, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:31 Irvine	15:46 Edinburgh (Waverley)	2h 15m, Changes required	Find Tickets
14:03 Irvine	16:20 Edinburgh Park	2h 17m, Changes required	Find Tickets
14:31 Irvine	16:50 Edinburgh (Waverley)	2h 19m, Changes required	Find Tickets
15:03 Irvine	17:17 Paris	2h 14m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Irvine to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

09:03

Last train

23:18

Departure station

Irvine

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

1h 52m

Distance

63 miles

Price

AU$54.10*

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Irvine to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Irvine to Edinburgh during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Irvine to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Irvine to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Irvine to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Irvine to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Irvine to Edinburgh train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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