How to travel from London to Doncaster

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €67.

Distance: 145 miles (234 km)

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Flight

€57

Average price

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€194

Average price

2h 25m

Average total duration

1h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

3h 40m

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30m

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4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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LNER

Most popular train company

National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Doncaster

How to get from London to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

First Hull TrainsG08259
09:18AM1h44
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:02AMDoncaster station (DON)
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:40PM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
06:05PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERC40791
08:40AM1h36
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:16AMDoncaster station (DON)
$1931One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERC40792
09:10AM1h37
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:47AMDoncaster station (DON)
$901One-way
0 transfers
LNERC41053
09:03AM1h38
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:41AMDoncaster station (DON)
$1471One-way
0 transfers
LNERC41049
08:03AM1h39
London Kings Cross (KGX)
09:42AMDoncaster station (DON)
$1471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM4h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:55PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Doncaster

Travel to Doncaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Doncaster.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Doncaster including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Doncaster is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Doncaster:

A bus is $21 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Doncaster costing on average $35 (€28).

A bus is $71 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Doncaster costing on average $85 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from London to Doncaster is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 29m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from London to Doncaster is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Doncaster is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Doncaster as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Doncaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Doncaster by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, First Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Doncaster by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Doncaster by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Doncaster with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 9 direct trains per day with LNER, First Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Doncaster often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Doncaster and these popular destinations at a great price.

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