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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Doncaster has to offer.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$49
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 center. The shortest flight to Doncaster from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 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 $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 $50. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 415 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Doncaster from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 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 $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 $50. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 415 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3205 reviews)
$93+
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3529 reviews)
$83+
Holiday Inn Express Doncaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2935 reviews)
$77+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1493 reviews)
$46+
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, 4200 reviews)
$82+
easyHotel Sheffield
3 stars
Good (7, 6040 reviews)
$46+

Renting a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.