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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Doncaster to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Doncaster
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
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 domestic flight to Doncaster departs from London and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Doncaster to Manchester takes 0h 55m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £48 for a 1h 38m 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
National Express operates bus routes to Doncaster. From London, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 255 miles and will cost you around £40. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 415 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Doncaster
Where to stay in Doncaster
Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £62 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster
Most booked hotels in Doncaster
Hiring a car in Doncaster
Hiring a car in Doncaster costs £43 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Doncaster.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.