What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Doncaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Doncaster?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Doncaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Doncaster?

The distance between Cardiff and Doncaster is 202 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Doncaster without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £100 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Doncaster?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cardiff to Doncaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Doncaster bus from?

Cardiff to Doncaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Doncaster train from?

Cardiff to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Doncaster?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Doncaster bus arrive?

Cardiff to Doncaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Doncaster train arrive?

Cardiff to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Doncaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Doncaster is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Doncaster.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Doncaster?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Doncaster?

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Where can I stay near Doncaster?

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Cardiff to Doncaster - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Doncaster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 28m
£101–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
7h 37m
£20–35
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
6h 45m
£39–93
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Doncastercar 194.8 mi
3h 28m
£48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
7h 25m
£74–222

Cardiff to Doncaster by train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Doncaster.

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Distance: 201.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 45m.

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