There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Doncaster by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London Kings Cross
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 12m£42–123Line 139 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Golders Green Stationbus 139
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
5h 41m£27–37Drive 164.9 mi
- Drive from Waterloo Station to Doncastercar 164.9 mi
3h 3m£41–58Fly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
5h 4m£75–288Train
- Take the train from London Euston to Doncastertrain London Euston - Inverness / ...
4h 47m£62–83
Waterloo Station to Doncaster by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Doncaster is to line 139 bus and bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Doncaster is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Doncaster via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Doncaster is 159 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Doncaster without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Waterloo Station to Doncaster, including transfers.
Waterloo Station to Doncaster bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way.
Waterloo Station to Doncaster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Doncaster is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 139 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Doncaster, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Doncaster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Golders Green Station in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–120
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £30–50
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £60–85
- Off-Peak Single
- £70–80
- Anytime Single
- £75–95
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £41–45
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Anytime Single
- £90–130
- Advanced Single
- £41–45
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–22
- 1st Class
- £30–40
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Golders Green Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Golders Green Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Waterloo Station to Doncaster bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Golders Green Station.
Waterloo Station to Doncaster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Doncaster is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Waterloo Station to Doncaster.
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