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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€40 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Doncaster to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Leicester:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Leicester costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 4 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 train and bus 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 East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), LNER, Cross Country, Hull Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
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