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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Ayr is to bus which costs £17 - £60 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Ayr?

The distance between Doncaster and Ayr is 325 miles. The road distance is 232.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Doncaster to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Doncaster to Ayr?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Doncaster to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Doncaster to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Doncaster to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Ayr is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Doncaster to Ayr.

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

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Doncaster to Ayr - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
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 Ayrtrain
5h 14m
£62–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
8h 43m
£18–57
Drive 231 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Ayrcar 231 mi
4h 13m
£55–80
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 28m
£59–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
5h 29m
£58–179
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
7h 56m
£41–157
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 34m
£63–169
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 Ayrtrain
6h 25m
£59–193
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 7m
£101–351
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 Ayrtrain
6h 47m
£78–209

Doncaster to Ayr by train and foot

161Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.9 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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 14m. 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 43m.

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