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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. 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 $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Doncaster:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Doncaster costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
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How to get from Wakefield to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:33 AM0h31Wakefield9:04 AMDoncaster$51One-way0 transfers
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8:33 AM0h31Wakefield9:04 AMDoncaster$51One-way0 transfers
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8:33 AM0h31Wakefield9:04 AMDoncaster$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Doncaster:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Doncaster costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK, Globe of Barnsley, Stagecoach Yorkshire to go to Doncaster by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited.
- 2 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
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