Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Doncaster travel guide

Doncaster Tourism | Doncaster Guide

You're Going to Love Doncaster

With a population of 67,670, Doncaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Doncaster has to offer.

Where to Eat in Doncaster

If you’re looking for affordable options, Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) and La Boca (1 Nether Hall Road) are great picks.

When to visit Doncaster

Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 38m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Doncaster using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 70 miles and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 115 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 38m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Doncaster using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 70 miles and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 115 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $171 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $54 to $5,757 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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ibis Sheffield City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$100+
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Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$166+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$78+
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Novotel Sheffield Centre
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$131+
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ibis budget Sheffield Arena
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$78+
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Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.18 and $50.90. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.18 and $50.90. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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