Doncaster travel guide

Doncaster Tourism | Doncaster Guide

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 5 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$49
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 New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

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.

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 New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

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.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3184 reviews)
$93+
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3475 reviews)
$84+
Holiday Inn Express Doncaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2937 reviews)
$76+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1486 reviews)
$45+
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, 4186 reviews)
$81+
easyHotel Sheffield
3 stars
Good (7, 6007 reviews)
$45+

Renting a car in Doncaster

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.

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.