How to get from London to Doncaster
- 232 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with LNER
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 39m
direct
Train
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Doncaster. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 39m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 232 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
232 km
London to Doncaster: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1London → DoncastertrainLNER·1h 39m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Search my dateDepartures from London to Doncaster
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:40 and the last at 15:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 05:40 | 15:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Doncaster works
Start with a LNER train from London to Doncaster, about 1h 39m. In total it's roughly €29 over 1h 39m, direct, no transfers.
London to Doncaster: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Doncaster?
The most useful route takes about 1h 39m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Doncaster?
The first train with LNER leaves at 05:40 and the last at 15:10, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Doncaster?
40 a day with LNER, between 05:40 and 15:10.
How far is Doncaster from London?
About 232 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Doncaster cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €29. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Doncaster?
On this route you travel with LNER.
Can you get from London to Doncaster without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Doncaster?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026