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
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in February
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 26h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around $269 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $223 for a 3h 16m 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 U-Save and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 130 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 26h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around $269 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $223 for a 3h 16m 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 U-Save and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 130 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 (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $140 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 $70 to $1,844 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

ibis Sheffield City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$93+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$77+
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Novotel Sheffield Centre
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$133+
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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 $40.49 and $53.98. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 76% 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 $40.49 and $53.98. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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