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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Doncaster to Leicester
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Doncaster to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Leicester will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 buses that leave Doncaster for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Doncaster to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 98 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Doncaster to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Leicester coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX152 · NX230 | 11:15 Doncaster, Trafford Way | 3h35 | 14:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Doncaster to Leicester
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Buses from Doncaster to Leicester run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 21:19. The fastest coach covers the 98 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 98 km |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 21:19 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Doncaster to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Doncaster to Leicester with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Doncaster to Leicester coach
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