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Compare bus and train for Derby to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Doncaster
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Derby to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:29 PM 1h07 Derby 1:36 PM Doncaster €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:29 PM 1h07 Derby 1:36 PM Doncaster €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:17 AM 0h58 Derby 7:15 AM Doncaster €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM 1h06 Derby 2:36 PM Doncaster €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Doncaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Doncaster by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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