How to travel from York to Doncaster

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Compare train and bus for York to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. 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 €9, and a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 29 miles (48 km)

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€14

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€15

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55m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from York to Doncaster

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

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

National Express
12:45AM0h50
York
01:35AMDoncaster
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:45AM0h50
York
01:35AMDoncaster
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:45AM0h50
York
01:35AMDoncaster
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Doncaster.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Doncaster including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Doncaster is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Doncaster costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from York to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 21m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from York to Doncaster is approximately 29 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Doncaster is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Doncaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Grand Central Trains to go to Doncaster by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Doncaster with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Grand Central Trains.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from York 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.

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