The distance between Preston and Doncaster is around 146km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Preston to Doncaster by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Leeds and then to Doncaster.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Doncaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Preston and Doncaster is around 146km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Preston and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Northern Rail, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Preston and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Doncaster. We recommend that you drive to Doncaster. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Preston and Doncaster. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £30($36) | hourly | 146km (90 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 2h 10m | £27($32) | hourly | 147km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £26($31) | on demand | 150km (93 miles) |
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The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.