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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 $47, while a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Doncaster to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Doncaster to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Cardiff:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Cardiff costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 7h 30m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Cardiff
How to get from Doncaster to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G89272+G01135 · G010987:21 AM 4h04 Doncaster station (DON) 11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $238 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- G89272+G01135 · G01098
7:21 AM 4h04 Doncaster station (DON) 11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $238 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- G89272+G01135 · G01098
7:21 AM 4h04 Doncaster station (DON) 11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $238 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W29925 · G01138+
G396027:54 AM 4h05 Doncaster station (DON) 11:59 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $238 1 One-way 2 transfers - G89270+G01133 · G01095
6:15 AM 4h10 Doncaster station (DON) 10:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $238 1 One-way 2 transfers - G01176 · W29851+G39594
6:47 AM 4h12 Doncaster station (DON) 10:59 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $238 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Cardiff:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Cardiff costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
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