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

The cheapest way to get from London to Doncaster is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Doncaster is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between London and Doncaster?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between London and Doncaster?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Doncaster. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from London to Doncaster?

The distance between London and Doncaster is 156 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £80.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Doncaster takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Doncaster bus from?

London to Doncaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Doncaster train from?

London to Doncaster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Doncaster?

The best way to get from London to Doncaster is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h.

Where does the London to Doncaster bus arrive?

London to Doncaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.

Where does the London to Doncaster train arrive?

London to Doncaster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from London to Doncaster?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Doncaster is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from London to Doncaster.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Doncaster?

There are 543+ hotels available in Doncaster.

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

There are 5 ways to get from London 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
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
1h 38m
£17–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
4h
£15–35
Drive 164 mi
1. Drive from London to Doncastercar 164 mi
2h 58m
£41–58
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
4h 49m
£76–258
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2h 48m
£36–143

London to Doncaster by train

513Weekly Trains

1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.3 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Doncaster every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 twice daily. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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