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 €5. 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 €5, and a flight costs an average of €58.

Distance: 234 km

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Flight

€49

Average price

€25

Average price

Cheapest

€183

Average price

2h 27m

Average total duration

1h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 36m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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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

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

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

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM5h36
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM5h36
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1378
    9:00 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:55 PMManchester Airport
    1281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Grand Central TrainsY14838
    4:25 PM1h33
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    5:58 PMDoncaster station (DON)
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02065
    9:40 PM1h50
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:30 PMDoncaster station (DON)
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02035
    10:40 PM1h55
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:35 AMDoncaster station (DON)
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM5h36
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX450 · NX152
    11:30 AM6h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:55 PMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    331One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX436
    11:00 PM4h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:00 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1380
    10:15 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    11:10 PMManchester Airport
    1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1372
    6:15 PM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:15 PMManchester Airport
    3151One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1358
    6:45 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 AMManchester Airport
    3151One-way
    0 transfers

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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 bus with an average price of €25.

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

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Doncaster costing on average €49.

A bus is €158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Doncaster costing on average €183.

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 57m.

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

The London to Doncaster distance is approximately 234 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Doncaster is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Doncaster by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Doncaster by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Doncaster by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Doncaster with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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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