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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $416.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $416 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Doncaster
Compare the available ways to get from London to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Doncaster:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Doncaster costing on average $75.
A bus is $380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Doncaster costing on average $416.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
The journey is about 2h 1m faster (1h 40m by train vs 3h 41m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 vs $77). 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 London to Doncaster
How to get from London to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM 5h36 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:35 AM Doncaster, Trafford Way $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 5h36 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:35 AM Doncaster, Trafford Way $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1384
8:30 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 9:35 PM Manchester Airport $260 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W000447:04 PM 1h43 London Kings Cross (KGX) 8:47 PM Doncaster station (DON) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers- W04527
12:00 PM 1h46 London Kings Cross (KGX) 1:46 PM Doncaster station (DON) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers 
C001958:00 PM 1h32 London Kings Cross (KGX) 9:32 PM Doncaster station (DON) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 5h36 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5:35 AM Doncaster, Trafford Way $27 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX450 · NX152
11:00 AM 6h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:55 PM Doncaster, Trafford Way $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · NX240 · NX152
6:50 AM 11h05 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 5:55 PM Doncaster, Trafford Way $96 1 One-way 2 transfers
- BA1382
7:05 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:10 PM Manchester Airport $271 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1370
2:25 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 3:35 PM Manchester Airport $297 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1364
10:00 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 11:10 AM Manchester Airport $299 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Doncaster:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Doncaster costing on average $75.
A bus is $380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Doncaster costing on average $416.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Doncaster by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Doncaster by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains.
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