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

By bus and train

To get from Nottingham to Doncaster in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham 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 51 min.

171min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2121
Walk to Doncaster
Leaves from Nottingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sheffield
    ID SHF
    52 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
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Public transport directions from Nottingham to Doncaster

The distance between Nottingham, East Midlands and Doncaster, East Midlands is approximately 69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nottingham 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 Nottingham

Nottingham is located at Nottingham, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Popham Street, Nottingham.

Bus stations close to Nottingham:

  • Popham Street, Nottingham
  • Nottingham Railway Station, Nottingham
  • Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Doncaster?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Nottingham to Doncaster?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Nottingham in Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Doncaster by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Nottingham in Nottingham and Doncaster in East Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Nottingham in Nottingham.

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

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

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