How to travel from London to Doncaster

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €58.

Distance: 234 km

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Flight

€49

Average price

€30

Average price

Cheapest

€160

Average price

2h 26m

Average total duration

1h 56m

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30m

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4h 9m

Average total duration

3h 39m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Doncaster

How to get from London to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Hull TrainsG08260
    10:44 AM1h41
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:25 PMDoncaster station (DON)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Hull TrainsG08260
    10:44 AM1h41
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:25 PMDoncaster station (DON)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1380
    9:35 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:30 PMManchester Airport
    3381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Hull TrainsG08259
    9:18 AM1h44
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:02 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40797
    10:10 AM1h37
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:47 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC41018
    9:47 AM1h39
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:26 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    681One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM5h36
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM5h36
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX450 · NX152
    12:00 PM5h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:55 PMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    331One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1358
    6:45 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 AMManchester Airport
    3771One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:40 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:35 PMManchester Airport
    3871One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1424+LoganairBA4057
    1:20 PM6h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:20 PMManchester Airport
    5661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Doncaster

Travel to Doncaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Doncaster.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Doncaster including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Doncaster is a train with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Doncaster:

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Doncaster costing on average €16.

A train is €47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Doncaster costing on average €58.

The fastest way to travel from London to Doncaster is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 33m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The London to Doncaster distance is approximately 234 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Doncaster is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Doncaster as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Doncaster:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Doncaster by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Doncaster by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Doncaster with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Doncaster often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Doncaster and these popular destinations at a great price.

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