Trains to Doncaster

There is one main train station in Doncaster. Whether you’re jumping on one of our trains in Doncaster or departing at this South Yorkshire city, you’ll do so from Doncaster Station.

It is centrally located in Doncaster and within walking distance to many of the city’s amenities – the market is just an 8 minute walk away. If you’re heading to Doncaster Races you can hop in a taxi outside the station for the 1.5 mile journey.

The length of your journey to Doncaster will depend on your chosen route to this South Yorkshire city. Trains from Manchester to Doncaster have a journey time of just under 1 hour and a half, whilst those from Liverpool are a little longer at around 2 hours 20 minutes. If you’re travelling to Doncaster from Leeds, your journey will take 45 minutes, whilst the journey time from Edinburgh to Doncaster is around 3 hours.

When it comes to securing yourself cheap train tickets to Doncaster, you have a few different options. If you book your train tickets to Doncaster in advance, you can save up to 50%. For regular train travel to Doncaster, a season ticket will save you money whether you choose weekly, monthly or the full calendar year. Railcards will also help you cut costs, as will travelling on Doncaster trains during off-peak times and being flexible with your chosen train.