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.
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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Take the train to Edinburgh.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | £38($45) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh | 3h 35m | £120($145) | hourly | 414km (257 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £130($155) | hourly | 578km (359 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £59($70) | on demand | 340km (211 miles) |
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