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Compare bus and train for Doncaster to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Leicester:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Leicester costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-44.59 (€-36.44). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Leicester
How to get from Doncaster to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C01944+
XC05550011:18 AM2h32Doncaster station (DON)1:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C01944+XC05550011:18 AM2h32Doncaster station (DON)1:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W70768 · EM742500+
W8467811:41 AM2h18Doncaster station (DON)1:59 PMLeicester station (LEI)$771One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W70840 · EM743500+
P244078:07 AM2h32Doncaster station (DON)10:39 AMLeicester station (LEI)$771One-way2 transfers - C21677 · EM743000+W846669:45 AM2h34Doncaster station (DON)12:19 PMLeicester station (LEI)$771One-way2 transfers
- C21679 · EM742700+W8467210:42 AM2h37Doncaster station (DON)1:19 PMLeicester station (LEI)$771One-way2 transfers
- C02148 · C02004+XC05540011:41 AM3h09Doncaster station (DON)2:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$571One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Leicester:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Leicester costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
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