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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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$80 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 AM7h39Doncaster10:09 AMEdinburgh$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 AM7h39Doncaster10:09 AMEdinburgh$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:20 AM5h15Doncaster7:35 AMEdinburgh$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:30 AM6h05Doncaster5:35 PMEdinburgh$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Edinburgh:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
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