How to travel from Sheffield to Doncaster

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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $6.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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58m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Doncaster is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Doncaster costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 28m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield and Doncaster including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sheffield to Doncaster among Omio's users.

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from Sheffield to Doncaster

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailP24466
    10:05 AM0h41
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    10:46 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    $31One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailP24466
    10:05 AM0h41
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    10:46 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    $31One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressW84657
    9:09 AM0h25
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    9:34 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailP24454
    9:03 AM0h46
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    9:49 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84663
    10:08 AM0h28
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    10:36 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailC31955
    9:56 AM0h26
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    10:22 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM0h30
    Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
    5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Doncaster.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Doncaster including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Doncaster is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Doncaster costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 28m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

The distance from Sheffield to Doncaster is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Doncaster is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Doncaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, First South Yorkshire to go to Doncaster by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Doncaster by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Doncaster with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, First South Yorkshire.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Doncaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Leeds, Manchester, 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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