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How to get fromChester to Doncasterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2h 55m
    £36–68

  2. Drive 90 mi

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    1. Drive from Chester to Doncastercar car 90 mi
    1h 44m
    £23–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    6h 19m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    3h 5m
    £37–68

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Doncastertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    4h 3m
    £29–53

Chester to Doncaster by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Doncaster via Crewe and Stockport in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 19m.

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