How to travel from Doncaster to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Cardiff is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Doncaster to Cardiff by train, 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 Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance327km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Cardiff by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Doncaster and Cardiff is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Doncaster and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Cardiff is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Cardiff. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Doncaster and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Doncaster and Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Doncaster and Cardiff. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Doncaster to Cardiff

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Cardiff

Transport options from Doncaster to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£105($125)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Train via Derby3h 40m
£115($135)
hourly327km (203 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
£180($210)
hourly878km (545 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane4h 55m
£295($350)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($67)
on demand327km (203 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff