There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Doncaster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 26m£47–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
7h 38m£13–25Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
6h 45m£24–60Drive 194.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Doncastercar 194.8 mi
3h 28m£48–69
Wales to Doncaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Doncaster is to bus which costs £13 - £25 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Doncaster is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Doncaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Wales and Doncaster is 202 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Wales to Doncaster, including transfers.
Wales to Doncaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Doncaster is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Wales and Doncaster, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 45m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Doncaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Doncaster is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Wales to Doncaster.
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