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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £27 - £120 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Kilmarnock via Leeds and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Doncaster and Kilmarnock is 306 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 46m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Doncaster to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Doncaster to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Kilmarnock is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 46m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £120 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Doncaster to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Doncaster to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Doncaster to Kilmarnock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Kilmarnock is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Doncaster to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 46m
£85–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
8h 24m
£27–112
Drive 232.2 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Kilmarnockcar 232.2 mi
4h 12m
£58–83
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 23m
£93–193
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
4h 55m
£77–212
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 Kilmarnocktrain
7h 1m
£89–177
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
7h 18m
£70–192
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 12m
£113–220
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 Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 26m
£83–186
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
6h 9m
£129–351

Doncaster to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 304 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and West Regent Lane in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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