How to get from London to Doncaster
- 232 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with LNER
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Doncaster: train. The two cities are about 232 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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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.
Departures 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 |
All departures
- 05:40
- 05:48
- 06:00
- 06:40
- 07:03
- 07:10
- 07:18
- 07:39
- 07:45
- 08:03
- 08:10
- 08:40
- 09:03
- 09:10
- 09:18
- 09:40
- 09:47
- 10:03
- 10:10
- 10:40
- 11:03
- 11:10
- 11:17
- 11:40
- 11:47
- 12:00
- 12:03
- 12:10
- 12:40
- 13:03
- 13:10
- 13:17
- 13:40
- 13:47
- 14:00
- 14:03
- 14:10
- 14:40
- 15:03
- 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 Sat, Oct 10
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
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.
Which operators run London to Doncaster?
On this route you travel with LNER.
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.
Where to next
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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