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HMP Doncaster directions and location

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HMP Doncaster,
Marshgate,
Doncaster,
South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX

The prison is located at Marshgate, near the centre of Doncaster and within walking distance of the train and bus stations.

Walking from the train or bus station

  • From Doncaster Train Station follow the signs for the Bus Interchange, which is connected to the Train Station
  • Walk through the Bus Interchange to the other end and cross the pedestrian crossing
  • A small lift will take you to the road above or you can walk under the road and use the steps to take you up onto the North Bridge
  • Cross the bridge and turn left following the signs to the prison

A taxi from the bus or train station will cost approximately £5.

If travelling by car, the Visitors Car Park can be found on the right as you approach the prison.

HMP Doncaster map

Directions from main motorways

Travelling by car from the A1

Directions from the A1:

  • Junction 36, take the A630 Doncaster/Rotherham Road towards Doncaster and follow the signs for the town centre
  • Follow signs for the railway station
  • Pass the railway station on the left and go through the tunnel under the French Gate Centre
  • Take the first left as you exit the tunnel over the bridge
  • HMP & YOI Doncaster is signposted from there

 

Travelling by car from the M1

Directions from the M1:

  • Junction 32, take the M18
  • Exit M18 at junction 3 toward Doncaster town centre
  • Follow signs for the railway station
  • Pass the railway station on the left and go through the tunnel under the French Gate Centre
  • Take the first left as you exit the tunnel over the bridge
  • HMP & YOI Doncaster signposted