The distance between Doncaster and Leicester is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Doncaster to Leicester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leicester → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Leicester.
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There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Leicester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).
The distance between Doncaster and Leicester is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (61 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Doncaster and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Leicester is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Leicester. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Doncaster and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Leicester. We recommend that you drive to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 30m | £35($41) | hourly | 134km (84 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | £21($25) | on demand | 119km (74 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.