With a population of 67,670, Doncaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Doncaster has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Big Smoke (Wood St) and Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) are great picks.
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 New York and takes around 6h 45m.
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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 40m 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.
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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $65 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Doncaster costs $55 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.