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 Thyme at Bawtry (2 Swan Street) are great picks.

When to visit Doncaster

Doncaster in March
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in March
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 Wellington and takes around 39h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m 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

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 $23. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 113 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 Wellington and takes around 39h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m 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

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 $23. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 113 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 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)
$140+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$75+
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$135+
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$71+

Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.24 and $49.65. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Doncaster, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.24 and $49.65. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Doncaster, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.