Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 142 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Doncaster bus times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Doncaster coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:55 Durham | 2h25 | 15:20 Doncaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Durham to Doncaster
Buses from Durham to Doncaster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:50, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 142 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 142 km |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 34m |
First bus 01:50 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Bus providers: National Express from Durham to DoncasterYou can travel by bus between Durham to Doncaster with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Durham to Doncaster coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Doncaster by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Doncaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Durham, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Durham, Railway Station, Durham, University - Palatine Centre and Durham, Bus Station (stand C). When arriving in Doncaster, you can end your route in coach stations like Doncaster, Trafford Way, Doncaster, Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Doncaster, Interchange.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Durham, Railway Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Doncaster, Trafford Way, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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