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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. 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 bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 York:
A bus is $1 (€0.86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to York costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
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How to get from Doncaster to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:40 AM0h50Doncaster5:30 AMYork$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:40 AM0h50Doncaster5:30 AMYork$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:40 AM0h50Doncaster5:30 AMYork$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:00 AM0h55Doncaster3:55 AMYork$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to York:
A bus is $1 (€0.86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to York costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to York by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
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