How to travel from Cambridge to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Doncaster is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Doncaster by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Huntingdon Millfield Park then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Doncaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Cambridge and Doncaster is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Cambridge and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Doncaster is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Doncaster. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

CrossCountry, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Cambridge and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Cambridge and Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Cambridge and Doncaster. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Cambridge to Doncaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Doncaster

Transport options from Cambridge to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£46($55)
hourly200km (124 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 20m
£22($26)
every 30 mins225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£34($40)
on demand195km (121 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