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Compare 3 ways to travel from York to Doncaster
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Doncaster. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from York 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 York to Doncaster?
The cheapest train tickets from York to Doncaster start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £24. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to Doncaster?
The average train journey time from York to Doncaster is 21m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators serve the York to Doncaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern, Grand Central.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to Doncaster?
The earliest train from York to Doncaster departs at 07:25. And the latest train departs at 22:35.
Which is the best train operator from York to Doncaster?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from York 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 York to Doncaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from York to Doncaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, 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.
The cheapest trip from York to Doncaster was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to Doncaster as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £9 to £44 for a train ticket from York to Doncaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-14.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
