Doncaster applicants have several supported visa application options in Manchester, with selected routes also listed in London.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
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Distances start from the centre of Doncaster and follow a road route where available.
Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.
The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
Check the current submission time and courier requirements before travelling.
VFS addresses can vary by destination. This centre is linked only to the routes listed on this page.
Driving distances and times are estimates calculated from the centre of the named location. Live traffic, road closures and the applicant starting point can change the journey.
Doncaster applicants have several supported visa application options in Manchester, with selected routes also listed in London. The closest listed centre by supplied driving distance is VFS Global Manchester at 50 Devonshire Street North, M12 6JH, shown as 52.5 miles and 82 minutes from Doncaster's centre. Manchester routes cover Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, France and Spain. Availability changes, so check the destination provider's current instructions before arranging travel or booking.
VFS Global's Manchester centre is at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH, and is linked here to Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. TLScontact's Manchester centre is at 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, for France. BLS International's Manchester centre is at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF, for Spain. The supplied London option is VFS Global at 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT. Its guidance says addresses can vary by destination, so use the linked route details.
Manchester is not one single application location. The TLScontact address is close to Piccadilly Gardens, while the BLS centre is in Salford, and the two VFS-linked options have separate addresses. Before travelling, match the provider, destination and postcode in your appointment confirmation. For the BLS Spain route, check the current submission time and courier requirements; for TLScontact, read the France arrival instructions before you set off from Doncaster.
The driving estimates from Doncaster's centre put VFS Manchester at 52.5 miles and 82 minutes. TLScontact Manchester is 53.8 miles and 86 minutes, while BLS Manchester is 69.7 miles and 87 minutes. The London VFS centre is estimated at 175 miles and 206 minutes. These are not fixed journey times: traffic, road closures and your starting point can change them. Use them for planning, not as a guarantee of the journey you will experience.
If you choose Manchester, check the exact city and address because the listed centres are not at the same location. The VFS centre is on Devonshire Street North, TLScontact is on Portland Street near Piccadilly Gardens, and BLS is in Salford on Chapel Street. The supplied London VFS option uses 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT. Save the postcode with your confirmation. This helps you check the provider page against the place you plan to visit.
Use the appointment confirmation to identify the correct Manchester provider. TLScontact is near Piccadilly Gardens, but BLS is in Salford and VFS is on Devonshire Street North. Check the postcode before leaving Doncaster, especially if your route changes provider or destination.
For Spain at BLS Manchester, check the current submission time and courier requirements. For France at TLScontact, read the appointment-specific arrival guidance. For VFS destinations, use the destination-specific page and confirmation, because the London guidance says addresses can vary by destination.
Keep your documents and appointment confirmation together, and compare the centre name with the provider page on the day. Availability can change after booking, so check current instructions before travelling. Allow extra time beyond the estimate if traffic or road closures may affect your journey.
Use the appointment confirmation to identify the correct Manchester provider. TLScontact is near Piccadilly Gardens, but BLS is in Salford and VFS is on Devonshire Street North. Check the postcode before leaving Doncaster, especially if your route changes provider or destination.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.