How to travel from Canterbury to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Doncaster is around 358km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Canterbury to Doncaster by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. 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 St Pancras International and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance358km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Doncaster by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).

The distance between Canterbury and Doncaster is around 358km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Canterbury and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Doncaster is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains and East Midlands Railways run train services between Canterbury and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Doncaster. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Doncaster. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) 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 Canterbury and Doncaster. The distance is around 358km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Doncaster

Transport options from Canterbury to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
£63($74)
hourly363km (226 miles)
Train via St Pancras International3h 30m
£95($110)
hourly405km (252 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
£280($330)
hourly498km (309 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 55m
£635($750)
hourly878km (545 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£16($19)
once daily406km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£63($74)
on demand358km (222 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