How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Doncaster?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Doncaster start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £90. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Doncaster?

The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Doncaster is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 187 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 46m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Doncaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , CrossCountry , Transpennine Express .

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

The earliest train from Edinburgh to Doncaster departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Doncaster?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh 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.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Doncaster?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to Doncaster from £49

Next train departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Doncaster on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:30	Waverley	2h 46m	19:16	Interchange, stand C7	Cheapest
Train	09:30	Waverley	2h 46m	12:16	Interchange, stand C7	Fastest
Train	09:08	Waverley	3h 38m	12:46	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	09:30	Waverley	2h 46m	12:16	Interchange, stand C7	No tags
Train	09:08	Waverley	3h 38m	12:46	Interchange, stand C7	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:40 GMT.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Doncaster. The journey takes about 2 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 54mAverage duration

187 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£54 - £257	Average duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£37 - £37	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Doncaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Doncaster start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £90. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Doncaster?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Doncaster is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 187 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 46m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Doncaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Doncaster?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Doncaster departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 18:30.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Doncaster?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh 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.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Doncaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Doncaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 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

12/12

£76

13/12

£243

Today

£65

15/12

£55

16/12

£49

17/12

No data

18/12

£52

19/12

£59

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Doncaster was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £49

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

You can expect to pay from £49 to £244 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Doncaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £49, which is on 2025-12-16.