How to travel from Dover to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Doncaster is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dover to Doncaster by train, car, plane and taxi. 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 St Pancras International and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £285($335)
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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Dover to Doncaster by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Dover and Doncaster is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Dover and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Doncaster is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dover and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Dover and Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Doncaster is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Doncaster. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 Dover and Doncaster. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

How do I get from Dover to Doncaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Doncaster

Transport options from Dover to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£67($79)
hourly374km (233 miles)
Train via St Pancras International3h 40m
£100($115)
hourly416km (259 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 5m
£285($335)
hourly509km (316 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4hrs
£640($755)
hourly889km (552 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£67($79)
on demand385km (239 miles)

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Airports near Doncaster

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

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Doncaster
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Doncaster
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Doncaster