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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Irvine is to bus via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Irvine is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at East Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Irvine via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Irvine?

The distance between Doncaster and Irvine is 313 miles. The road distance is 240.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Irvine without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 47m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Doncaster to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Irvine bus from?

Doncaster to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Irvine train from?

Doncaster to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Irvine?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Irvine is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 47m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Doncaster to Irvine bus arrive?

Doncaster to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Doncaster to Irvine train arrive?

Doncaster to Irvine train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Irvine is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Doncaster to Irvine.

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

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Doncaster to Irvine - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Doncaster to Irvine by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
4h 47m
£89–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
8h 57m
£34–126
Drive 238.8 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Irvinecar 238.8 mi
4h 21m
£58–84
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
6h 24m
£77–178
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
5h 30m
£97–237
Bus via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus Uk010 / ...
11h 5m
£39–61
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 3m
£91–180
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Irvinetrain
6h 5m
£86–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 17m
£109–234
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
5h 49m
£132–437
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
6h 34m
£92–227

Doncaster to Irvine by train and foot

153Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Doncaster to Irvine.

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Distance: 311.6 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Irvine via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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