There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Doncaster by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Sheffield
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m£133–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
8h 31m£22–62Drive 246.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Doncastercar 246.3 mi
4h 12m£62–89Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
4h 34m£92–292Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Doncastertrain Plymouth - Leeds / ...
4h 34m£130–190Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 56m£132–190Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
8h 35m£49–119Fly to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain
4h 52m£112–383
Exeter to Doncaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Doncaster is to bus which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Doncaster is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Doncaster. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Exeter and Doncaster is 260 miles. The road distance is 247.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Doncaster without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 29m and costs £130 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Exeter to Doncaster, including transfers.
Exeter to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Doncaster is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 29m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Doncaster, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–190
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–330
Train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Doncaster is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Exeter to Doncaster.
Book your Exeter to Doncaster train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Exeter to Doncaster bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 165+ hotels available in Doncaster.