Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
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 center. The shortest flight to Doncaster from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Doncaster from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $76 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $31 to $418 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Doncaster are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Doncaster by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

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Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1636 reviews)
$86+
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Holiday Inn Express Doncaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2043 reviews)
$89+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1387 reviews)
$48+
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Travelodge Doncaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 13 reviews)
$55+
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The Rutland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2699 reviews)
$60+
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easyHotel Sheffield
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2119 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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