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

From Leicester to Doncaster by bus and train

To get from Leicester to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester 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 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2121
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sheffield
    ID SHF
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Lincoln Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worksop
    27 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 from Leicester to Doncaster by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, 77A and 21

To get from Leicester to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester 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 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 77A77A
Bus - 2121
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia House, Chesterfield
    ID dbsjgapt
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77A77A
    Wait for bus
    77A
    Worksop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worksop Bus Station, Worksop
    ID ntsgwdwa
    79 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 Leicester to Doncaster

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Doncaster, East Midlands is approximately 94.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester 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 Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Prebend Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Prebend Street, Leicester
  • Saxby Street, Leicester
  • Rail Station, Leicester

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 from Leicester to Doncaster by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, 77A and 21

To get from Leicester to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester 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 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 77A77A
Bus - 2121
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia House, Chesterfield
    ID dbsjgapt
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77A77A
    Wait for bus
    77A
    Worksop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worksop Bus Station, Worksop
    ID ntsgwdwa
    79 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 Leicester to Doncaster?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 258 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 77A, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Doncaster?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Doncaster?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester 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 Leicester to Doncaster by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Doncaster in East Midlands by train and bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester.

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

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

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