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How to get fromCarlisle to Doncasterby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Doncaster by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Doncastertrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 49m
    £55–85

  2. Drive 140.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Doncastercar car 140.8 mi
    2h 27m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    4h 48m

  4. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 6m
    £56–128

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 28m
    £55–102

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    4h
    £64–112

Carlisle to Doncaster by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Doncaster, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Doncaster twice a week. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 4h 48m.

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