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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Doncaster is to bus which costs £11 - £35 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Doncaster is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Doncaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Doncaster?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Doncaster via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Leicester to Doncaster?

The distance between Leicester and Doncaster is 84 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Leicester to Doncaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Doncaster bus from?

Leicester to Doncaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Doncaster train from?

Leicester to Doncaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Doncaster?

The best way to get from Leicester to Doncaster is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Leicester to Doncaster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Doncaster train arrive?

Leicester to Doncaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Doncaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Doncaster is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Leicester to Doncaster.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Doncaster?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
1h 39m
£40–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
3h 20m
£11–32
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Doncastercar 68.7 mi
1h 19m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 39m
£34–50

Leicester to Doncaster by train

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Distance: 83.7 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Doncaster via Sheffield in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 3h 20m.

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