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How to get fromDoncaster to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    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 bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 20m
    £64–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    11h 26m
    £34–53

  3. Drive  245 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Cairnryancar car 245 mi
    4h 20m
    £62–89

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 8m
    £104–253

  5. Train, bus 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 Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 22m

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    13h 46m
    £59–89

Doncaster to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Doncaster to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 8m.

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