How much is the train ticket from London to Doncaster?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Doncaster start at $28. The average price for this train route is around $149. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from London to Doncaster?

The average train trip from London to Doncaster takes 1h 39m and covers 232 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by Grand Central .

Which train operators serve the London to Doncaster route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , Hull Trains , Grand Central .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Doncaster?

The earliest train from London to Doncaster departs at 7:03am. The latest train departs at 4:30pm.

What is the best train operator from London to Doncaster?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Hull Trains , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Doncaster?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Doncaster?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Hull Trains , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Doncaster?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Hull Trains , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Doncaster from $34

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Doncaster on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:06pm	King's Cross	1h 52m	4:58pm	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 37m	8:40am	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 37m	8:40am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:27am	King's Cross	1h 38m	9:05am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:06am	King's Cross	1h 54m	9:00am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures for London to Doncaster on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25pm	King's Cross	1h 34m	4:59pm	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	3:25pm	King's Cross	1h 34m	4:59pm	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 36m	8:39am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:27am	King's Cross	1h 39m	9:06am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 36m	8:39am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures for London to Doncaster on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:36am	King's Cross	1h 41m	10:17am	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	10:03am	King's Cross	1h 37m	11:40am	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	8:36am	King's Cross	1h 41m	10:17am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	8:57am	King's Cross	1h 38m	10:35am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	3:43pm	King's Cross	1h 37m	5:20pm	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures for London to Doncaster on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45am	King's Cross	1h 41m	9:26am	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	King's Cross	1h 37m	5:17pm	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 39m	8:42am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:18am	King's Cross	1h 44m	9:02am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 39m	8:42am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Next departures for London to Doncaster on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:18am	King's Cross	1h 44m	9:02am	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	King's Cross	1h 37m	5:17pm	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 39m	8:42am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:18am	King's Cross	1h 44m	9:02am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	1h 39m	8:42am	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:25 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Doncaster

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Doncaster. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

235 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $103	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $398	Average Duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $56	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Train companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

Hull Trains

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Grand Central

5/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

Wifi4

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Doncaster by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Doncaster?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Doncaster start at $28. The average price for this train route is around $149. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Doncaster?
The average train trip from London to Doncaster takes 1h 39m and covers 232 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators serve the London to Doncaster route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Doncaster?
The earliest train from London to Doncaster departs at 7:03am. The latest train departs at 4:30pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Doncaster?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Hull Trains, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Doncaster?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Doncaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Hull Trains, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Doncaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Hull Trains, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-10

$111

12-11

No data

Today

$76

12-13

$34

12-14

$70

12-15

$61

12-16

No data

12-17

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The cheapest trip from London to Doncaster was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Doncaster, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $380 for a train ticket from London to Doncaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-13.