How to travel from Chelmsford to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Doncaster is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Doncaster by train, bus, 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

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
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Train to London Liverpool Street, bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Finsbury Park then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Doncaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Chelmsford and Doncaster is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Chelmsford and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Doncaster is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central and Hull Trains run train services between Chelmsford and Doncaster. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Chelmsford and Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 3h 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 Chelmsford and Doncaster. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Doncaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Doncaster

Transport options from Chelmsford to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£42($50)
every 30 mins301km (187 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 35m
£255($305)
hourly435km (270 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
£58($69)
once a week306km (190 miles)
Train and Bus5h 50m
£26($31)
once daily354km (220 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($54)
on demand264km (164 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