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Compare 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Doncaster
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 R 1 199, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
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| Average priceR 1 199 - R 5 780 | Average duration2h 54m | 7kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 818 - R 818 | Average duration4h 30m | 13kg CO₂e |
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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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Doncaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Doncaster start from R 1 199. The average price for this train route is around R 2 015. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 301 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve 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?
Based on 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 offers 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.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Doncaster was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 085To 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 R 1 085 to R 5 502 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 R 1 085, which is on 2025-12-16.
