How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £570($675)
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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
£46($55)
every 30 mins320km (199 miles)
Train via London Fenchurch Street3hrs
£38($45)
every 30 mins313km (194 miles)
Train via West Ham3h 50m
£68($81)
hourly354km (220 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi
3h 50m
£570($675)
every 15 mins823km (511 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£52($61)
on demand296km (184 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Doncaster

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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