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. We recommend you stay at least 3 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 Thyme at Bawtry (2 Swan Street) 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 flight to Doncaster from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
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 C$ 160 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 45 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 rental from London, which is about 146 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 45 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 70 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Doncaster
Where to stay in Doncaster
Average rates range from around C$ 98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 89 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster
Most booked hotels in Doncaster
Renting a car in Doncaster
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73. 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 rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.