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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m 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 $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Doncaster costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM18h30Edinburgh, Bus Station5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM18h30Edinburgh, Bus Station5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C020059:30 AM2h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:16 PMDoncaster station (DON)$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G80050 · C0191710:00 AM2h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:49 PMDoncaster station (DON)$801One-way1 transfer
- G08179 · L016278:00 AM2h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:49 AMDoncaster station (DON)$891One-way1 transfer
- C020168:30 AM2h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:17 AMDoncaster station (DON)$1031One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Doncaster:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Doncaster costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Doncaster by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
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