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 4 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in February
Estimated hotel price
$158
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. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 15m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Doncaster using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 121 km and will cost you around $31. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 137 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. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 15m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Doncaster using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 121 km and will cost you around $31. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 137 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $177 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $72 to $1,883 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

ibis Sheffield City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$94+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$80+
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Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$156+
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ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.01. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.01. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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