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.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
RM 391
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 391
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 centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around RM 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about RM 115 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 45 miles and will cost you around RM 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about RM 38 for a journey of 67 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around RM 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about RM 115 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 45 miles and will cost you around RM 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about RM 38 for a journey of 67 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around RM 352 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 321 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 403+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 219+
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 400+
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 205+

Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.