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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Doncaster
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Doncaster:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Doncaster costing on average $127 (€107).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€107) compared to roughly $76 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$51 (-€42). The journey takes 3h 14m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Doncaster
How to get from Bristol to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 PM 10h00 Bristol 4:35 AM Doncaster $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:35 PM 10h00 Bristol 4:35 AM Doncaster $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:30 AM 5h25 Bristol 4:55 PM Doncaster $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:30 PM 5h25 Bristol 5:55 PM Doncaster $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Doncaster:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Doncaster costing on average $127 (€107).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains to go to Doncaster by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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