Doncaster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Doncaster

With a population of 67,670, Doncaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Doncaster

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Big Smoke (Wood St) and Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) are great picks.

When to visit Doncaster

Doncaster in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Doncaster

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Doncaster to Aberdeen takes 5h 50m and costs around $224 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $484 for a 8h 24m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Doncaster. From London, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 410 km and will cost you around $44. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 668 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Doncaster to Aberdeen takes 5h 50m and costs around $224 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $484 for a 8h 24m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Doncaster. From London, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 410 km and will cost you around $44. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 668 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$136+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$76+
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$128+
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$70+

Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.