The distance between Holyhead and Doncaster is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Holyhead to Doncaster by train, bus and car. 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 Crewe then Stockport and then to Doncaster.
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Take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C and then to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street then take the train to Doncaster.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Doncaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Holyhead and Doncaster is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Holyhead and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Doncaster. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Stockport. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Holyhead and Doncaster. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Holyhead and Doncaster. We recommend that you drive to Doncaster. instead which will take 3h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Stockport and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Holyhead and Doncaster. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £75($89) | every 4 hours | 297km (184 miles) |
Train via Llandudno Junction | 4h 25m | £80($95) | hourly | 297km (184 miles) |
Train via Chester | 4h 35m | £84($100) | every 2 hours | 325km (202 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 45m | £17($20) | once daily | 355km (220 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £47($56) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
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