How to travel from Islay to Doncaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Doncaster is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Islay to Doncaster by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Doncaster → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Doncaster.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Sheffield Meadowhall.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Doncaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Doncaster by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Islay and Doncaster is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (254 miles)
It takes around 11h 15m to get from Islay and Doncaster by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Doncaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Doncaster is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Doncaster is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Doncaster. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to Doncaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 11h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Doncaster is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 15m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Doncaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | £210($250) | every 4 hours | 714km (444 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train | 5hrs | £245($285) | every 4 hours | 597km (371 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 15m | £82($95) | once a week | 702km (436 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 11h 60m | £165($195) | once a week | 738km (459 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 50m | £63($75) | once daily | 721km (448 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Doncaster
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Doncaster
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Doncaster
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Doncaster
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Doncaster