How to travel from Bristol to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Doncaster is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bristol to Doncaster by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Sheffield

Take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)

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Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Doncaster by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Bristol and Doncaster is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (156 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bristol and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Doncaster. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Doncaster with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.

CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Doncaster. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bristol and Doncaster. We recommend that you drive to Doncaster. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Doncaster is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Doncaster. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Doncaster. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Doncaster

Transport options from Bristol to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Sheffield + 1 similar
3h 10m
£95($110)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Train3h 25m
£95($110)
once daily298km (185 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£125($145)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
£485($570)
hourly1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£52($61)
on demand295km (183 miles)

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Airports near Doncaster

The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Doncaster
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Doncaster
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Doncaster