There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Doncaster by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to DoncasterLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 26m£15–65Drive 80.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Doncaster80.7 mi
1h 53m£20–29Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyPreston - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to DoncasterLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 51m£22–67
Preston to Doncaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Doncaster is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Doncaster is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Doncaster via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Preston and Doncaster is 91 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £15 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Preston to Doncaster, including transfers.
Preston to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Doncaster is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Preston to Doncaster.
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Doncaster, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Doncaster via Leeds in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–23
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
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