What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Doncaster?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Doncaster is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Doncaster?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Doncaster is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Doncaster?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Doncaster?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from St Helens Junction and arriving at Doncaster via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from St Helens to Doncaster?

The distance between St Helens and Doncaster is 81 miles. The road distance is 74.9 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Doncaster without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £55.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Doncaster?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from St Helens to Doncaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Doncaster bus from?

St Helens to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Doncaster train from?

St Helens to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Doncaster?

The best way to get from St Helens to Doncaster is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the St Helens to Doncaster bus arrive?

St Helens to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the St Helens to Doncaster train arrive?

St Helens to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Doncaster?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Doncaster is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from St Helens to Doncaster.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Doncaster?

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There are 3 ways to get from St Helens to Doncaster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 43m
£29–54
Drive 74.4 mi
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1. Drive from St Helens to Doncastercar 74.4 mi
1h 42m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
5h 5m

St Helens to Doncaster by train

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Doncaster via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 5h 5m.

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