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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m 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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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 $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to York costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (29m by train vs 59m by car). Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to York
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.
FlixBus5:40 AM0h50Doncaster, Trafford Way6:30 AMYork, Train Station$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:40 AM0h50Doncaster, Trafford Way6:30 AMYork, Train Station$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G007038:17 AM0h20Doncaster station (DON)8:37 AMYork station (YRK)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
G801793:28 PM0h23Doncaster station (DON)3:51 PMYork station (YRK)$181One-way0 transfers
G801835:28 PM0h24Doncaster station (DON)5:52 PMYork station (YRK)$181One-way0 transfers
G801719:29 AM0h22Doncaster station (DON)9:51 AMYork station (YRK)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to York:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to York costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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