Doncaster Council

Public Transport Information

Throughout Great Britain, with the exception of London, public transport is operated by private companies who decide on what services to run and what fares to charge.

In South Yorkshire, the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) is responsible for coordinating and providing information about these services as well as promoting and encouraging the growth of the public transport network.

Furthermore, the SYPTE acts as a link between the public and transport operators for all comments about bus, rail and tram services in South Yorkshire. Collectively they form the Travel South Yorkshire partnership.

To find out more about Travel South Yorkshire and to access a range of public transport information, please visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com or call 01709 515151.

For information on School Transport and Student Travel please contact the School Transport Team on 01302 737214.

Whether you are travelling from Doncaster to John O'Groats or Adwick to Bentley, a complete on-line Journey Planner incorporating timetables from all forms of transport is available on the above website.

Travel South Yorkshire Information Centres

Travel South Yorkshire operate a countywide network of information centres that provide information to make journeys on public transport as easy as possible. The centres deal with public transport enquiries including timetables, travel tickets, concessionary passes and will provide any help you may need regarding public transport.

The larger Information Centres are located at:

In addition, mini interchanges that offer site-specific timetable information, travel tickets and assistance are based at:

Concessionary Fares

 There are a huge range of travel passes available in South Yorkshire for use on buses, trains and trams. 

Senior Citizens Pass 

Everyone over 60 who lives in South Yorkshire qualifies for a Senior Citizens Pass, which allows the holder to travel free on local buses, trains and trams.   

The free concession pass is valid throughout South Yorkshire from 0900 weekdays, and at any time on weekends and Bank Holidays.

There are a number of ways to apply for a Senior Citizens travel pass :

• at any South Yorkshire Travel Information Centre; 
• postal application - PO Box 801, Exchange Street, Sheffield S2 5YT; or 
• by using the Q Buster box at any mini interchange or Travel Information Centre    

16-18 Student Pass 

If you live in South Yorkshire, are aged 16 to 18 and are in full time education, you qualify for a Student Pass. 

This allows you to travel for the concessionary fare, currently 40p on buses and trams. The pass also provides half fare on journeys in South Yorkshire on Arriva Trains Northern (excluding TransPennine services).

Mobility Pass 

If you live in South Yorkshire, are under 65 and: 

• suffer from any disability which seriously impairs your ability to walk  
• suffer from a learning disability  
• have been, or would be, refused a driving licence on medical grounds  
• are profoundly deaf  
• are without the use of both arms  
• are registered blind or partially sighted        

you qualify for a Mobility Pass, which allows you to travel free of charge on all local buses, trains and trams throughout South Yorkshire. There are no travelling time restrictions. 

Further information is available on the Information about Mobility Travel Passes webpage.

In order to apply for a mobility pass, you will need to contact your local authority on the details provided below:

Mobility Travelpass Section, The Colonnades, Duke Street, Doncaster DN1 1ER.
Tel. (01302) 735336

For further information about bus, train and tram services in South Yorkshire please call SYPTE's Traveline on 01709 515151 or use the adjacent link to the journey planner.

Bus Services

The main operators of commercial bus services in Doncaster are First and Yorkshire Traction. Other bus operators in the Doncaster area include Wilfreda Beehive, Stagecoach, Powells, GM Travel and Mass Leon.

In certain circumstances, the SYPTE can fund bus services to run in places and at times, where there is no 'commercial' (that is, unsubsidised) service. Without these contracted services, many rural areas and even some urban areas would have no public transport at all.

Rail

Doncaster lies on the East Coast Mainline, meaning that many destinations are within easy access. London is just over an hour and a half away. Edinburgh is just over 3 hours away, whilst closer to home Leeds is 40 minutes away and York and Sheffield are about 25 minutes by train. 

National Express, Virgin, Central Trains and Arriva Trains Northern Rail are the train operating companies that serve Doncaster. Rail travel is hassle free, you can relax, read, unwind and you arrive at your destination without the stress of having to find a parking space.

National Rail Enquiries can be made by calling 08457 48 49 50 or by clicking the adjacent National Rail link.

Rail Cards

There are a number of different Railcards available to members of the public.

The National Railcard link to external website website gives information on the different types available and the criteria that needs to be met in order to obtain them. 

All of the cards are valid for 12 months and the Young Persons, Senior and Family Railcards can be used on all of the 25 privatised train companies across the National Rail network.

Community Transport

Doncaster Community Transport provides services for people with mobility impairment. 

For further information, please call (01302) 342400.

Shopmobility

This is a scheme, which hires out battery powered scooters and hand pushed wheelchairs. 

For further information, please call (01302) 760742.