How to travel from Newcastle to Doncaster

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Compare train for Newcastle to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $57.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Doncaster is a bus with an average price of $19.

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

A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Doncaster costing on average $57.

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

Yes, you can take a train between Newcastle and Doncaster.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newcastle to Doncaster among Omio's users.

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from Newcastle to Doncaster

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

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

  • FlixBus
    11:10 AM2h50
    Newcastle
    2:00 PMDoncaster
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    11:10 AM2h50
    Newcastle
    2:00 PMDoncaster
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:10 AM2h50
    Newcastle
    2:00 PMDoncaster
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Doncaster.

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You can travel between Newcastle and Doncaster by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Doncaster is a bus with an average price of $19.

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

A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Doncaster costing on average $57.

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

The distance from Newcastle to Doncaster is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Doncaster is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Doncaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Doncaster by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Doncaster with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Doncaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Doncaster and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Doncaster to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Doncaster, you can explore Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, a Victorian country house with beautiful gardens, and enjoy birdwatching at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. For leisure activities, The Dome offers swimming, ice skating, and fitness facilities. Discover local history at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery or visit Boston Park Farm for family fun with animals and a maize maze. Don't miss the best sights including Conisbrough Castle with panoramic views, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster Racecourse with its historic events, Cusworth Hall with its museum and gardens, and the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum showcasing aviation history.
A visit of 2 to 3 days in Doncaster is ideal to explore its attractions, such as the Doncaster Market, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, and Cusworth Hall.
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