How to travel from Doncaster to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Edinburgh is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

LNER

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Edinburgh by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 2h 60m.

The distance between Doncaster and Edinburgh is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Doncaster and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Doncaster and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 60m.

LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Edinburgh. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Edinburgh

Transport options from Doncaster to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
£38($45)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Train to Edinburgh3h 35m
£120($145)
hourly414km (257 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 35m
£130($155)
hourly578km (359 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£59($70)
on demand340km (211 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Edinburgh

Train operators

Airports near Edinburgh

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh