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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Leicester to Doncaster:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Doncaster costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.27. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Doncaster
How to get from Leicester to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
XC054500+
G8023511:25 AM3h15Leicester station (LEI)2:40 PMDoncaster station (DON)$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- XC054500+G8023511:25 AM3h15Leicester station (LEI)2:40 PMDoncaster station (DON)$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EM739900 · C21138+
C3195911:52 AM2h30Leicester station (LEI)2:22 PMDoncaster station (DON)$771One-way2 transfers
Other options
- EM726700 · C04191+C3195810:44 AM2h38Leicester station (LEI)1:22 PMDoncaster station (DON)$771One-way2 transfers
- EM726800 · C21816+C319579:38 AM2h47Leicester station (LEI)12:25 PMDoncaster station (DON)$771One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Doncaster:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Doncaster costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Doncaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
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