Train from London to Doncaster: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Doncaster on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Grand CentralTrain
King's Cross
Interchange, stand C7Cheapest
Grand CentralTrain
King's Cross
Interchange, stand C7Fastest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
Interchange, stand C7No tags
Hull TrainsTrain
King's Cross
Interchange, stand C7No tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
Interchange, stand C7No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage duration
146 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£17 - £56Average duration4h
6kg CO₂e
Average price£16 - £216Average duration1h 39m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£13 - £31Average duration3h 10m
10kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Doncaster by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from London to Doncaster?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Doncaster start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £81. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Doncaster?

    The average train journey time from London to Doncaster is 1h 39m, covering a distance of 144 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by Grand Central.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Doncaster route?

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

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

    The earliest train from London to Doncaster departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 16:30.

  5. Which 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.

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

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

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service 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.

  8. 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
10/12
£60
11/12
No data
Today
£42
13/12
£18
14/12
£38
15/12
£33
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No data
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Doncaster was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £206 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 £18, which is on 2025-12-13.

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