The distance between Milton Keynes and Doncaster is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Doncaster by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Doncaster → Milton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Doncaster.
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Take the bus to Doncaster.
Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.
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There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Doncaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Doncaster is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Milton Keynes and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Milton Keynes and Doncaster. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Milton Keynes and Doncaster. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Doncaster. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Milton Keynes and Doncaster. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 10m | £47($56) | every 30 mins | 331km (205 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 30m | £81($95) | hourly | 255km (158 miles) |
Train via Stockport | 2h 35m | £68($80) | hourly | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | £17($20) | once daily | 219km (136 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | £260($310) | hourly | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £35($41) | on demand | 198km (123 miles) |
London Midland
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Hull Trains
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.