How to travel from Plymouth to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Doncaster is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Plymouth to Doncaster by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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Train

Take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)

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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Doncaster by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £145 ($170) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).

The distance between Plymouth and Doncaster is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Plymouth and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Doncaster is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £145 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Doncaster. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Plymouth and Doncaster with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 6h 30m.

CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Doncaster. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Plymouth and Doncaster. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Plymouth and Doncaster. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Plymouth to Doncaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Doncaster

Transport options from Plymouth to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 35m
£145($175)
twice daily582km (361 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
£145($170)
every 3 hours502km (312 miles)
Train to Doncaster6h 30m
£145($170)
5 times a week502km (312 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£83($100)
on demand478km (297 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