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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$42 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Newcastle to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C41142 · Y120019:24 AM1h25Newcastle station (NCL)10:49 AMDoncaster station (DON)$461One-way1 transfer
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Y120019:01 AM1h48Newcastle station (NCL)10:49 AMDoncaster station (DON)$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Y119669:58 AM1h18Newcastle station (NCL)11:16 AMDoncaster station (DON)$571One-way0 transfers
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C751959:36 AM1h37Newcastle station (NCL)11:13 AMDoncaster station (DON)$541One-way0 transfers
Y119608:58 AM1h18Newcastle station (NCL)10:16 AMDoncaster station (DON)$541One-way0 transfers
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C751959:27 AM1h46Newcastle station (NCL)11:13 AMDoncaster station (DON)$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Doncaster:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Doncaster costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Doncaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Doncaster by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Doncaster by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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