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You're Going to Love Doncaster

With a population of 67 670, Doncaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Doncaster

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Big Smoke (Wood St) and Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) are great picks.

When to visit Doncaster

Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Doncaster

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around S$ 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 258 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 129 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Doncaster to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around S$ 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 258 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 129 km. Doncaster’s bus station is located 22 km from the city centre.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around S$ 101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 99 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from S$ 41 to S$ 547 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Holiday Inn Express Doncaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 116+
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 115+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 62+
The Rutland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 79+
Campanile Doncaster
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 74+
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 56+

Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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