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How to get fromDoncaster to Ayrby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Doncaster to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5h 8m
    £99–248

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    8h 56m
    £33–138

  3. Drive  231 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Ayrcar car 231 mi
    4h 13m
    £57–83

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 57m
    £82–186

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    5h 34m
    £101–224

  6. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    7h 58m
    £86–171

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 36m
    £96–188

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    6h 41m
    £114–246

Doncaster to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Doncaster to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 56m.

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