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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 Doncastertrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    4h 10m
    £90–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Bus Stationbus bus 216 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    7h 12m
    £28–43

  3. Drive  194.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Doncastercar car 194.5 mi
    3h 29m
    £49–70

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    6h 28m
    £57–249

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 28m
    £88–135

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    5h 4m
    £71–114

Cardiff to Doncaster by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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 £90–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 7h 12m.

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