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.
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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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Doncaster.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £67($79) | hourly | 374km (233 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 3h 40m | £100($115) | hourly | 416km (259 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 5m | £285($335) | hourly | 509km (316 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 4hrs | £640($755) | hourly | 889km (552 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | £67($79) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
LNER
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Hull Trains
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.