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How to get fromCardiff to Doncasterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Doncaster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DoncastertrainCardiff Central - Edinburgh
    4h 10m
    £110–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1busUk070 / ...
    6h 52m
    £14–46

  3. Drive 194.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Doncastercar194.8 mi
    3h 26m
    £49–71

  4. 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)planeBRS - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
    6h 51m
    £79–186

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to DoncastertrainReading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 28m
    £65–171

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to StockporttrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to DoncastertrainStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
    4h 59m
    £58–132

Cardiff to Doncaster by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster 5 times a week. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 52m.

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