How to travel from Doncaster to Leicester

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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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€40

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€21

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2h 7m

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1h 37m

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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from Doncaster to Leicester

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

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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.

LNER
05:37AM2h12
Doncaster
07:49AMLeicester
$471One-way
0 transfers

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LNER
05:37AM2h12
Doncaster
07:49AMLeicester
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNER
05:37AM2h12
Doncaster
07:49AMLeicester
$471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNER
04:36AM2h13
Doncaster
06:49AMLeicester
$501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Doncaster to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Doncaster and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Doncaster to Leicester is a train with an average price of $23 (€18).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Doncaster to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Doncaster to Leicester is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Doncaster to Leicester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Doncaster to Leicester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Doncaster to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Doncaster to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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