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.
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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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £105($125) | hourly | 338km (210 miles) |
Train via Derby | 3h 40m | £115($135) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £180($210) | hourly | 878km (545 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 55m | £295($350) | hourly | 613km (381 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £57($67) | on demand | 327km (203 miles) |
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