How to travel from Swansea to Doncaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Doncaster is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea to Doncaster by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DoncasterSwansea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Doncaster

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Doncaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).

The distance between Swansea and Doncaster is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Swansea and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Doncaster is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Doncaster. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Swansea and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Swansea and Doncaster. We recommend that you drive to Doncaster. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Doncaster. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Sheffield. 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 Swansea and Doncaster. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).

How do I get from Swansea to Doncaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Doncaster

Transport options from Swansea to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
£130($150)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train via Stockport5h 15m
£125($145)
every 4 hours423km (263 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£67($79)
on demand385km (239 miles)

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Train operators

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