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.
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 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.
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 €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €22 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 10 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km 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 72 km and will cost you around €4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 108 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Doncaster
Where to stay in Doncaster
Average rates range from around €69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €63 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
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Doncaster, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.