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Doncaster Sheffield Airport, formerly known as Robin Hood Airport, is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives from the city center. The airport is located 40 km from the city center. Taxis are readily available in every part of the city and renting a car is also very easy. There is no direct bus or train service from Sheffield city center to the airport. The bus and train do provide transportation to the Doncaster Station, which is about 11 km from the airport. There is a shuttle bus services that connects the station with the airport.

Taxi

Although taxis are an expensive transportation alternative they are one of the most convenient options, especially when compared to public transportation. Taxis provide direct and effortless transportation to the airport. You can contact a taxi company and order a vehicle over the phone or make a reservation online.

Train

Trains are the most affordable method of transportation to get to Doncaster Sheffield Airport from the city center but they do not provide direct service to the airport. Trains operate from 6:33 am to 10:10 pm on weekdays and from 8:47 am to 10:31 on weekends.

Trains depart from the central railway station in the city center and provide transportation to the Doncaster Station, which is located 11 km from the airport. There is a shuttle bus service that provides transportation from Doncaster Station to the airport.

Rental Car

Renting a car offers a convenient way to get to the airport, especially for those who are in a hurry to catch their flight. There are several rental car companies located in the city center that you can rent a vehicle from. You can also make a reservation for a rental car over the internet.

Airport Information

Although Doncaster Sheffield Airport covers a small area, the terminal offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport features free internet access throughout the entire terminal. Passengers can purchase gifts and souvenirs at the World Duty Free and WH Smith shops. If you are going to explore the airport after purchasing an item and don’t want to carry it around with you, you can safely leave it at the store and pick it up later.

You can dine on local or international cuisine at venues like The Running Horse, The Finningley Windmill and Subway. If you need to take care of monetary transactions you can exchange your currency at the Travelex currency exchange office or take care of cash transactions at the ATMs.

PORTSMOUTH TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

You can travel to the Southampton Airport, which is one of the closest airports to the city, to go to the city of Portsmouth that is situated on the southern coast of the United Kingdom.

Transportation to the City Center from Southampton Airport

Trains are one of the fastest and most comfortable transportation ways to travel to the city from the Southampton Airport, which is about 20 miles far from Portsmouth. You can reach many places in the city center within about one hour by taking the trains from the train station near the Southampton airport. If you prefer a transportation option that you can reach directly where you want, you can also take a taxi in front of the airport terminal. Another possible option to reach the city is to rent a car, so that you can easily travel around Portsmouth without leaving the airport.

Train

You can easily travel to the Portsmouth city center in about an hour by taking the trains departing from the Southampton Airport Parkway station. Trains are not one of the fastest transportation options in terms of the distance, but the prices you have to pay for the journey with train are considered very budget-friendly when compared to other transportation options. You can easily reach the city center by getting off at Fratton station from the train that passes through Eastleigh, Hedge End, Botley and Fareham stations. Another travel option on this route is first to come to Eastleigh station and then easily transfer to Fratton trains from here. This travel route may take a little more than one hour in total, but train departure times are more frequently. If you need help about reaching the Portsmouth city center by train from the airport, you can also get support from the airport information desks.

Bus

You can take the buses that go to Portsmouth direction after coming to the Eastleigh city center by taking trains or taxis. Portsmouth buses provide services for their passengers from early hours in the morning. The fare you have to pay for bus journey is also affordable like train fares, but this way of transportation may not be the best option for those who give priority to speed and comfort because of that they need to transfer. If you need a vehicle to reach the city center without a pause, you may need to rent a car or take a taxi that is ready for passenger right in front of the airport.

Taxi

You can take a taxi to reach the Portsmouth city center from the airport, and this way of transportation is also the fastest and most comfortable alternative you can take on this route. The distance you have to travel from the Southampton Airport to Portsmouth is approximately 20 miles. When you reach the center of the city, the total fare you need to pay to taxi driver is about £ 40 for this journey. If you make an online reservation for taking a taxi in advance, the total fare you have to pay for the same journey may be reduced to even half price. The time that you will spend at the taxi while coming to the center usually does not exceed 30 minutes.

Car Rental

You can travel to Portsmouth by renting a car from the car rental companies at the Southampton Airport or from the city center that is not far away. Renting a car generally costs more than other vehicles such as taxis, buses and trains. Nevertheless, renting a car stands out while choosing a transportation option because of the fact that it offers easy transportation to many centers around the city.

Private Shuttle

If you prefer to travel as a crowded group or as a family, you can think about travelling from the Portsmouth Airport to the city center by taking private shuttle services at the airport. The prices that you have to pay for private shuttle services depends on your destination point in Portsmouth city and the number of the passengers you are travelling with. Taking a shuttle is especially a good option of transportation for those who travel with 7-10 people or more crowded than that. If you make a reservation for shuttle services also for your return, you can make your all journey at more affordable prices.