How to travel from Nottingham to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Doncaster is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 53min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nottingham to Doncaster by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Grantham and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Worksop then take the bus to Doncaster Town Centre Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Doncaster.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Notts Cars

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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance77km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Doncaster by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Nottingham and Doncaster is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Nottingham and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Doncaster is to take a taxi which takes around 53min and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Doncaster. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Nottingham and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Nottingham and Doncaster. We recommend that you take a taxi to Doncaster. instead which will take 53min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Nottingham and Doncaster. The distance is around 77km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

How do I get from Nottingham to Doncaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Doncaster

Transport options from Nottingham to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1hr
£24($28)
hourly117km (73 miles)
Train via Sheffield1h 15m
£29($34)
hourly94km (58 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
£23($27)
hourly87km (54 miles)
Taxi
53min
£195($230)
on demand77km (48 miles)
Drive
53min
£14($16)
on demand77km (48 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