There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to South Wales by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 57m£95–141Drive 198.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Doncaster to South Walescar 198.9 mi
3h 46m£50–72Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 33m£93–142Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 21m£73–128
Doncaster to South Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to South Wales is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Cwmbach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Doncaster and South Wales is 224 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Doncaster to South Wales, including transfers.
Doncaster to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to South Wales is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Doncaster to South Wales.
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What companies run services between Doncaster, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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