The distance between Ely and Doncaster is around 176km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Doncaster 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 Doncaster → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Doncaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).
The distance between Ely and Doncaster is around 176km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Ely and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Doncaster is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Doncaster. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central and Hull Trains run train services between Ely and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Ely and Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 1h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 1h 20m.
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 Ely and Doncaster. The distance is around 189km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 20m | £42($50) | hourly | 176km (110 miles) |
Train via Grantham | 1h 35m | £31($37) | hourly | 176km (110 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £33($39) | on demand | 189km (118 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
LNER
Grand Central
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.