The distance between Windsor and Doncaster is around 282km (175 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 Windsor to Doncaster by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Doncaster → Windsor if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Vauxhall and then to Doncaster.
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.
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Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Doncaster.
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There are several options for getting from Windsor to Doncaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5h 50m. 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 £39 ($46).
The distance between Windsor and Doncaster is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Windsor and Doncaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Windsor to Doncaster is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Doncaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Doncaster. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vauxhall and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
South Western Railway, LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Windsor and Doncaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Windsor and Doncaster. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Doncaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Reading Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Windsor and Doncaster. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Windsor and Doncaster. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Doncaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £39($46) | hourly | 296km (184 miles) |
Train via London Waterloo | 4h 35m | £57($67) | 3 times a week | 295km (183 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 55m | £230($270) | hourly | 379km (236 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | £12($14) | once daily | 336km (209 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £49($58) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
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The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.