How to get from Melton to Doncaster by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melton to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Melton Mowbray station to Peterborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 29 bus from St Josephs Church, Retford station to Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2929
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Melton Mowbray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton Mowbray
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peterborough
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retford
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Josephs Church, Retford
    ID ntsgatja
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Doncaster Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill
    ID ntsdgpwa
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doncaster
    Walk to
    Doncaster
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and 27

To get from Melton to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Melton Mowbray station to Peterborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 27 bus from St Josephs Church, Retford station to King William, Scaftworth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2727
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Melton Mowbray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton Mowbray
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peterborough
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retford
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Josephs Church, Retford
    ID ntsgatja
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Misson
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King William, Scaftworth
    ID ntsgjwpa
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doncaster
    Walk to
    Doncaster
    1.33 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melton to Doncaster

The distance between Melton, East Midlands and Doncaster, East Midlands is approximately 117.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton to Doncaster by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melton

Melton is located at Melton, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Melton Mowbray.

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Mowbray
  • Morrisons, Melton Mowbray
  • Kennelmore Drive, Melton Mowbray

Public transport stations close to Doncaster, East Midlands

Doncaster is located at Doncaster, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Hawks Nest, Gibbet Hill.

Bus stations close to Doncaster:

  • Hawks Nest, Gibbet Hill

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and 27

To get from Melton to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Melton Mowbray station to Peterborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 27 bus from St Josephs Church, Retford station to King William, Scaftworth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2727
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Melton Mowbray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton Mowbray
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peterborough
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retford
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Josephs Church, Retford
    ID ntsgatja
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Misson
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King William, Scaftworth
    ID ntsgjwpa
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doncaster
    Walk to
    Doncaster
    1.33 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melton to Doncaster?

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 29.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melton to Doncaster?

    The alternative route takes 260 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 27.

  • Is there a direct train between Melton and Doncaster in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melton to Doncaster in East Midlands?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Melton Mowbray station near Melton to Cambridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Doncaster station near Doncaster in East Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Melton to Doncaster in East Midlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melton and Doncaster in East Midlands by train and bus is about 4 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melton to get to Doncaster in East Midlands?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Melton Mowbray station near Melton in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melton and Doncaster in East Midlands?

    Get off the train at the Doncaster stop, which is closest to Doncaster in East Midlands.

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