The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster by train, car, plane and taxi. 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Doncaster.
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Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Doncaster.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (158 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, c2c and East Midlands Railways run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Doncaster. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 40m | £46($55) | every 30 mins | 320km (199 miles) |
Train via London Fenchurch Street | 3hrs | £38($45) | every 30 mins | 313km (194 miles) |
Train via West Ham | 3h 50m | £68($81) | hourly | 354km (220 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 3h 50m | £570($675) | every 15 mins | 823km (511 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £52($61) | on demand | 296km (184 miles) |
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The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.