Day trip from Sheffield to Doncaster
Doncaster lies 27 km (17 mi) north-east of Sheffield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 27 km (17 mi) apart, Doncaster is a realistic day trip from Sheffield: about 26 min each way by road.
| Sheffield | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 556,500 | 113,566 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | S1–S99 | DN1–DN55 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Doncaster
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Staying in Doncaster
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Common questions
How far is Doncaster from Sheffield?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sheffield; by road roughly 33 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Doncaster by road?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sheffield and Doncaster?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.