There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Doncaster by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 27m£87–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
7h 44m£28–40Drive 194.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Doncastercar 194.5 mi
3h 29m£49–70Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 2m£71–113
Cardiff to Doncaster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - North Road and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Doncaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Cardiff and Doncaster is 202 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cardiff to Doncaster, including transfers.
Cardiff to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Cardiff to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Doncaster is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Doncaster, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Stockport to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Cardiff to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Doncaster is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Doncaster.
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