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Compare bus and train for Doncaster to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Edinburgh:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
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How to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:20 AM5h25Doncaster7:45 AMEdinburgh$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:20 AM5h25Doncaster7:45 AMEdinburgh$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:20 AM5h25Doncaster7:45 AMEdinburgh$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:20 AM5h25Doncaster6:45 AMEdinburgh$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Edinburgh:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, First South Yorkshire, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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