Getting here

Getting here

Doncaster is perfectly located for those visiting from the UK and abroad.

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Doncaster city's central location, excellent road, and mainline rail links arguably make it Britain’s best-connected visitor destination

Getting to Doncaster by road

Doncaster is at the heart of the UK’s motorway routes. Access to the major motorway networks including the M18, M1, A1 (M), M62, M180 makes travelling to and from Doncaster easy by car.

Getting to Doncaster by Bus

Getting to Doncaster by bus is easy, with a number of National Express coaches everyday. Doncaster's large, centrally-located, bus interchange is also linked to the train station. Several bus companies operate in the city, with numerous routes available to ensure easy access to visitor attractions and our surrounding villages.

  • Doncaster train station
    Night out in Doncaster
  • Doncaster High Street
  • Doncaster train station
    Shopping in Doncaster

Getting to Doncaster by Train

Fast, frequent, mainline services link Doncaster to the rest of the UK. The city's main train station is set in the middle of the city centre and is located on the doorstep of a number of ammenities, including the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, a variety of hotels and other transport options to make exploring the city easy.

Average travel times to Doncaster by Train:

  • York 20mins
  • Sheffield 22mins
  • Leeds 30mins
  • Manchester 80mins
  • Newcastle 83mins
  • Birmingham 88mins
  • London King's Cross 100mins
  • Edinburgh 178mins

There’s a dedicated taxi rank, new car parking and easy drop off facilities. Secure cycle parking is available. There’s also good pedestrian access from the station into the city centre.

Getting to Doncaster by Sea

Doncaster is just one hour away from the Humber Ports, with P&O Ferries sailing to and from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.