The distance between Carlisle and Doncaster is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Carlisle to Doncaster by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Doncaster → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle and then to Doncaster.
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There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Doncaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between Carlisle and Doncaster is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (120 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Carlisle and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Northern Rail, LNER, CrossCountry, West Coast Railways and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Carlisle and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carlisle and Doncaster. We recommend that you drive to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Carlisle and Doncaster. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 50m | £43($51) | hourly | 277km (172 miles) |
Train via Manchester Oxford Road | 3h 15m | £33($39) | every 2 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Train via Leeds | 3h 15m | £51($60) | every 4 hours | 228km (141 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £40($47) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
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The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.