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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Edinburgh to Doncaster:
A bus is $22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Doncaster costing on average $78.
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Doncaster costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
The journey is about 1h 43m faster (2h 59m by train vs 4h 42m by car) and roughly $41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($79 vs $121). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Doncaster
How to get from Edinburgh to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Doncaster is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U23317:10 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport8:25 AMBirmingham International Airport$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- U23317:10 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport8:25 AMBirmingham International Airport$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U23317:10 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport8:25 AMBirmingham International Airport$651One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G80098 · C019204:20 PM4h31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:51 PMDoncaster station (DON)$761One-way1 transfer
- G80074 · C0204412:42 PM4h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:16 PMDoncaster station (DON)$761One-way1 transfer
- G80050 · C019418:25 AM4h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:16 PMDoncaster station (DON)$761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Doncaster:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Doncaster costing on average $92.
A bus is $85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Doncaster costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Doncaster as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Doncaster by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Doncaster by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
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