How to travel from Doncaster to Leicester

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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$51

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$25

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

Onboard

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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

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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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 Leicester is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Leicester:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Leicester costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Doncaster to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

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

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from Doncaster to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX152 · NX230
    11:15 AM3h35
    Doncaster, Trafford Way
    2:50 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX152 · NX230
    11:15 AM3h35
    Doncaster, Trafford Way
    2:50 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00963+London North Eastern RailwayL01629
    10:51 AM1h58
    Doncaster station (DON)
    12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01145+Northern RailG89739+East Midlands RailwayC21691
    9:33 AM2h08
    Doncaster station (DON)
    11:41 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $761One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21677+Transpennine ExpressW84666
    9:45 AM2h12
    Doncaster station (DON)
    11:57 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryW29869+Northern RailG89745+East Midlands RailwayC21690
    10:26 AM2h14
    Doncaster station (DON)
    12:40 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $761One-way
    2 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Doncaster and Leicester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Doncaster to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Leicester:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Leicester costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Doncaster to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

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

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 National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Hull Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leicester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Doncaster to Leicester:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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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