How to travel from Windsor to Doncaster, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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 DoncasterWindsor if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vauxhall and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Doncaster.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Doncaster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Windsor to Doncaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Doncaster

Transport options from Windsor to Doncaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
£39($46)
hourly296km (184 miles)
Train via London Waterloo4h 35m
£57($67)
3 times a week295km (183 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 55m
£230($270)
hourly379km (236 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£12($14)
once daily336km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£49($58)
on demand282km (175 miles)

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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