How to travel from Liverpool to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Doncaster is around 152km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Liverpool to Doncaster by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance157km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Doncaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Liverpool and Doncaster is around 152km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Liverpool and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Liverpool and Doncaster with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.

TransPennine Express Service run train services between Liverpool and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Liverpool and Doncaster. We recommend that you drive to Doncaster. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Liverpool and Doncaster. The distance is around 157km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Doncaster

Transport options from Liverpool to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£17($20)
hourly152km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£27($32)
on demand157km (97 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