How to get to Doncaster from Leeds

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from Leeds to Doncaster

How to get to Doncaster from Leeds by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Leeds to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)G91270
09:200h44
Leeds station (LDS)
10:04Doncaster station (DON)
£51One-way
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Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)G91270
09:200h44
Leeds station (LDS)
10:04Doncaster station (DON)
£51One-way
0 changes

Fastest

LNERY11699
09:400h30
Leeds station (LDS)
10:10Doncaster station (DON)
£101One-way
0 changes

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G91268
08:200h45
Leeds station (LDS)
09:05Doncaster station (DON)
£61One-way
0 changes
LNERY11693
08:400h31
Leeds station (LDS)
09:11Doncaster station (DON)
£131One-way
0 changes
LNERC40669
09:100h30
Leeds station (LDS)
09:40Doncaster station (DON)
£151One-way
0 changes

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How to Travel from Leeds to Doncaster

Frequent express train services connect Leeds, the home of the Royal Armoury and the West Yorkshire Playhouse, to Doncaster in South Yorkshire. Doncaster's top attraction is the Vulcan Experience, which showcases the UK's most iconic aircraft and is a superb example of British engineering. The experience is available for visitors who have booked in advance. For those who love animals, Doncaster is also home to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where the star attractions are the big cats and polar bears, all housed in spacious enclosures.

Train: Virgin trains East Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Northern rail all provide direct services between Leeds Railway Station and Doncaster Railway Station. Trains depart from Leeds Railway Station two or three times every hour between 5:00 a.m. and 10:40 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, trains run between 8:00 a.m. and 9:20 p.m. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

Bus: There are no bus options available at this time.

Flight: There are no flight options available at this time.

Travelling from Leeds to Doncaster: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Doncaster? The cheapest train tickets are sold by Northern rail, starting from £3.50
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Leeds to Doncaster? Virgin trains East Coast, East Midlands Trains and CrossCountry all have fast routes with journeys taking only 28 or 29 minutes.

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FAQs: Leeds to Doncaster

Travel to Doncaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Doncaster.

FAQs
You can travel between Leeds and Doncaster by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Doncaster is a train with an average price of £2.
The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Doncaster is by train with an average journey time of 44m.
The Leeds to Doncaster distance is approximately 41 km.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Doncaster is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Doncaster as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Doncaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Doncaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express to go to Doncaster by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Doncaster:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), LNER, CrossCountry.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Doncaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Doncaster and these popular destinations at a great price.

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