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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Doncaster:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Doncaster costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
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How to get from Nottingham to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1524:25 PM1h30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:55 PMDoncaster, Trafford Way$191One-way0 transfers
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NX1524:25 PM1h30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:55 PMDoncaster, Trafford Way$191One-way0 transfers
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NX1524:25 PM1h30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:55 PMDoncaster, Trafford Way$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Doncaster:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Doncaster costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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