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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$148 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Southampton to Doncaster
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Doncaster:
A bus is $91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Doncaster costing on average $144.
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Doncaster costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 33m by train vs 4h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Doncaster
How to get from Southampton to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 8h00 Southampton 3:00 AM Doncaster $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 8h00 Southampton 3:00 AM Doncaster $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 8h00 Southampton 3:00 AM Doncaster $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:50 AM 10h05 Southampton 4:55 PM Doncaster $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Doncaster:
A bus is $91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Doncaster costing on average $144.
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Doncaster costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, South Western Railway to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Doncaster by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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