How to travel from Londonderry to Doncaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Doncaster is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Londonderry to Doncaster by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Doncaster → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Doncaster.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Sheffield Meadowhall.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£70($83)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Doncaster.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Doncaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Doncaster by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Londonderry and Doncaster is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Londonderry and Doncaster by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Doncaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Doncaster is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Doncaster is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Doncaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £135($160) | 4 times a day | 495km (308 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 3h 35m | £165($195) | 4 times a day | 500km (311 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 5m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 547km (340 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 10h 35m | £87($105) | every 20 mins | 816km (507 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 15h 20m | £115($140) | twice daily | 621km (386 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14hrs | £70($83) | once daily | 833km (518 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 10m | £88($105) | every 4 hours | 584km (363 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Doncaster
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
P&O Ferries
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Doncaster
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Doncaster
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Doncaster
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Doncaster