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

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. 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, The Big Smoke (Wood St) and Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) are great picks.

When to visit Doncaster

Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 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 $166 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $51 to $329 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 38% more expensive 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$89+
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The Rutland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$106+
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Best Western Sheffield City Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$114+
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ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$76+
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Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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