- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to London will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 54 trains that leave Doncaster for London on Sat, Jun 20, 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 234 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C01995Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to London:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to London costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $191 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Doncaster to London costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
The journey is about 1h 30m faster (1h 59m by train vs 3h 29m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($68 (€55) vs $77 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to London trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C02145 | On time 6:03 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h49 | 7:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01954 | On time 6:20 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h41 | 8:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02155 | 6:37 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h53 | 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01905 | 6:53 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h41 | 8:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W00035 | On time 7:07 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 8:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07949 | On time 7:14 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h39 | 8:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02170 | On time 7:47 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07955 | On time 7:57 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h55 | 9:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07959 | On time 8:15 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h44 | 9:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14804 | On time 8:31 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h32 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02161 | On time 8:42 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h39 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01624 | On time 8:52 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h47 | 10:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07964 | On time 9:13 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 10:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02042 | On time 9:18 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h44 | 11:02 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W04503 | On time 9:28 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h49 | 11:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02165 | On time 9:42 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h41 | 11:23 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14827 | 10:08 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h32 | 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07971 | On time 10:13 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 11:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02002 | On time 10:18 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 12:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02172 | On time 10:41 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h41 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01628 | On time 10:51 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h50 | 12:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07977 | 11:13 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h41 | 12:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02015 | On time 11:19 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 1:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W04507 | On time 11:29 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h48 | 1:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02147 | On time 11:41 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h44 | 1:25 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00194 | On time 12:09 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h35 | 1:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07981 | On time 12:13 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h41 | 1:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02006 | On time 12:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h44 | 2:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02140 | On time 12:41 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h42 | 2:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01631 | On time 12:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h47 | 2:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07989 | On time 1:12 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 2:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01942 | On time 1:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 3:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W04508 | On time 1:28 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h49 | 3:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02142 | On time 1:41 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h42 | 3:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07995 | On time 2:13 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h42 | 3:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02029 | On time 2:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h44 | 4:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02120 | On time 2:42 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 4:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01918 | On time 2:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h49 | 4:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07999 | On time 3:13 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 4:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02007 | On time 3:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h44 | 5:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02026 | On time 3:41 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W04511 | On time 4:03 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h42 | 5:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08006 | On time 4:13 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h39 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02014 | On time 4:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02108 | On time 4:41 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h41 | 6:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01636 | On time 4:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h48 | 6:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14821 | On time 5:06 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h38 | 6:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08012 | On time 5:13 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h39 | 6:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02046 | On time 5:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 7:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02054 | On time 5:42 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 7:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08250 | On time 6:07 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h38 | 7:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08019 | On time 6:13 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 7:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01988 | On time 6:18 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h43 | 8:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02079 | 6:42 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h39 | 8:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01640 | On time 6:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h47 | 8:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08024 | 7:13 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 1h40 | 8:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Doncaster to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Most Doncaster to London trains use the Doncaster to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London St Pancras International. Use this guide to compare Doncaster and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Doncaster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Doncaster.
Wi-Fi is available at Doncaster. ATMs are available at Doncaster.
Ticket office support is available at Doncaster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Doncaster: Parking, WC.
Available at Doncaster: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Doncaster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text, Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: , Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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