What is the cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Leicester is to bus via Nottingham which costs £11 - £35 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doncaster to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Leicester?

The distance between Doncaster and Leicester is 84 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.

How do I travel from Doncaster to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Doncaster to Leicester?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Doncaster to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Leicester bus from?

Doncaster to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Leicester train from?

Doncaster to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Leicester?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Nottingham, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Doncaster to Leicester bus arrive?

Doncaster to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Doncaster to Leicester train arrive?

Doncaster to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Leicester is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Doncaster to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Doncaster to Leicester?

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Doncaster to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 47m
£37–64
Bus via Nottingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2h 31m
£12–32
Drive 69.4 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Leicestercar 69.4 mi
1h 20m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asdabus Uk010 / ...
4h 10m

Doncaster to Leicester by train

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Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Leicester via Sheffield in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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