Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Leeds:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Leeds costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Leeds
How to get from Doncaster to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G903431:26 PM0h44Doncaster station (DON)2:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
G903431:26 PM0h44Doncaster station (DON)2:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C021211:19 PM0h30Doncaster station (DON)1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
G9033612:26 PM0h45Doncaster station (DON)1:11 PMLeeds station (LDS)$41One-way0 transfers
G081061:49 PM0h32Doncaster station (DON)2:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$71One-way0 transfers
G0810012:49 PM0h32Doncaster station (DON)1:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$71One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 17
Jun 18
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Doncaster to Leeds
Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Doncaster to Leeds.

This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Leeds:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Leeds costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leeds by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited.
Travelling from Doncaster to Leeds: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

