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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Doncaster deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7118
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 35m.

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 ₹ 9,756 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 2,752 for a 1h 55m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 45 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,167. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,251 for a journey of 70 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 35m.

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 ₹ 9,756 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 2,752 for a 1h 55m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 45 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,167. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,251 for a journey of 70 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,898 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,420 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)
₹ 7,004+
Holiday Inn Express Doncaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,159+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 3,765+
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 6,766+
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
₹ 3,571+
Campanile Doncaster
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
₹ 4,211+

Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. 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 ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. 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.