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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Doncasterby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Doncaster by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train
    7h 51m
    £112–283

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    11h 52m
    £52–162

  3. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain train
    7h 47m
    £108–231

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Doncastertrain train
    8h 6m
    £113–283

  5. Ferry, train via Preston

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    8h 39m
    £120–246

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Doncaster, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Doncaster. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Doncaster. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 11h 52m.

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