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

By bus and train

To get from Derby to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Derby station to Sheffield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 21 bus from Worksop Railway Station, Worksop station to Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2121
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sheffield
    ID SHF
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Lincoln Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worksop
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Worksop Railway Station, Worksop
    ID ntsdgtap
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Doncaster Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill
    ID ntsdgpwa
    35 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, 77A and 21

To get from Derby to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Derby station to Chesterfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77A bus and finally take the 21 bus from Worksop Bus Station, Worksop station to Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 77A77A
Bus - 2121
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewery Street, Chesterfield
    ID dbsajgag
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77A77A
    Wait for bus
    77A
    Worksop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worksop Bus Station, Worksop
    ID ntsgwdwa
    78 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Doncaster Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill
    ID ntsdgpwa
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doncaster
    Walk to
    Doncaster
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Derby to Doncaster

The distance between Derby, East Midlands and Doncaster, East Midlands is approximately 64.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Derby 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 Derby

Derby is located at Derby, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station East, Derby.

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Peartree
  • Spondon

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Railway Station East, Derby
  • Midland Road, Derby
  • Trinity Street, Derby

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

Alternative route by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, 77A and 21

To get from Derby to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Derby station to Chesterfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77A bus and finally take the 21 bus from Worksop Bus Station, Worksop station to Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 77A77A
Bus - 2121
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brewery Street, Chesterfield
    ID dbsajgag
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77A77A
    Wait for bus
    77A
    Worksop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worksop Bus Station, Worksop
    ID ntsgwdwa
    78 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Doncaster Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibbet Hill Lane, Gibbet Hill
    ID ntsdgpwa
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doncaster
    Walk to
    Doncaster
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 77A, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Derby and Doncaster?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Derby to Doncaster?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Edinburgh station near Derby in Derby to Sheffield 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 Derby to Doncaster by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Derby in Derby and Doncaster in East Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Derby to get to Doncaster?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Edinburgh station near Derby in Derby.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Derby and Doncaster?

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

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