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

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There are 6 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 Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain
    6h 52m
    £65–211
  2. Ferry, train via Carlisle

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
    10h
    £58–174
  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
    11h 14m
    £59–105
  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Doncastertrain
    9h 40m
    £104–247
  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalferryCm5b
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DoncastertrainGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    9h 27m
    £91–147
  6. Ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain
    9h 40m
    £74–190

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, 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, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Halston Hotel, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 11h 14m.

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