How to travel from Doncaster to Leeds

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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)

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$8

Average price

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$22

Average price

$12

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 11m

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41m

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30m

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2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

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53m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Doncaster to Leeds is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Doncaster to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 41m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Doncaster and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Doncaster to Leeds among Omio's users.

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from Doncaster to Leeds

How to get from Doncaster to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Doncaster to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern RailG90343
    1:26 PM0h44
    Doncaster station (DON)
    2:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailG90343
    1:26 PM0h44
    Doncaster station (DON)
    2:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayC02121
    1:19 PM0h30
    Doncaster station (DON)
    1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG90336
    12:26 PM0h45
    Doncaster station (DON)
    1:11 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG08106
    1:49 PM0h32
    Doncaster station (DON)
    2:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG08100
    12:49 PM0h32
    Doncaster station (DON)
    1:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Doncaster and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Doncaster to Leeds is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Doncaster to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 41m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Doncaster to Leeds is approximately 25 miles (41 km).
The average frequency per day from Doncaster to Leeds is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Doncaster to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Doncaster to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Doncaster to Leeds:
  • 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Doncaster to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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