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

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There are 10 ways to get from Doncaster to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 13m
    £71–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Uk010 / ...
    10h 37m
    £40–63

  3. Drive  232.2 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Kilmarnockcar car 232.2 mi
    4h 14m
    £58–83

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

    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
    7h 15m
    £74–181

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    5h 17m
    £69–196

  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 Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 56m
    £80–149

  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 Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 36m
    £78–167

  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
    6h 49m
    £96–221

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 48m
    £68–192

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    6h 18m
    £117–421

Doncaster to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Doncaster to Glasgow Central once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgow twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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