How to travel from Milton Keynes to Doncaster, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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 DoncasterMilton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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Bus

Take the bus to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Doncaster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Doncaster

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 10m
£47($56)
every 30 mins331km (205 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 30m
£81($95)
hourly255km (158 miles)
Train via Stockport2h 35m
£68($80)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
£17($20)
once daily219km (136 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 30m
£260($310)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£35($41)
on demand198km (123 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