The distance between Leicester and Doncaster is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester 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 Sheffield and then to Doncaster.
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Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Doncaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).
The distance between Leicester and Doncaster is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (61 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Leicester and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Doncaster. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Doncaster. 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 25m.
East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Leicester and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leicester and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Doncaster. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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 Leicester and Doncaster. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | £35($41) | hourly | 134km (84 miles) |
Bus | 2h 55m | £12($14) | once daily | 145km (90 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £21($25) | on demand | 119km (74 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.