Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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
RM 329
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 329
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around RM 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 203 for a 3h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 70 miles and will cost you around RM 55. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about RM 38 for a journey of 75 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around RM 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 203 for a 3h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 70 miles and will cost you around RM 55. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about RM 38 for a journey of 75 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (7,265 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,383 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,683 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,976 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,858 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,893 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,295 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,819 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,105 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,929 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around RM 330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 410 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from RM 131 to RM 884 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 327+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 229+
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The Rutland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 280+
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Best Western Sheffield City Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 294+
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ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 195+
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Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 91.92 and RM 122.56. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 91.92 and RM 122.56. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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