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.
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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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Doncaster.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £63($74) | hourly | 363km (226 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 3h 30m | £95($110) | hourly | 405km (252 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £280($330) | hourly | 498km (309 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 3h 55m | £635($750) | hourly | 878km (545 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £16($19) | once daily | 406km (252 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £63($74) | on demand | 358km (222 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
LNER
Grand Central
Hull Trains
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.