The cheapest and fastest trains from Horley to Doncaster
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horley to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Doncaster will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 1 trains that leave Horley for Doncaster on Fri, Dec 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Horley to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €63, and a bus costs an average of €76.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€63 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Horley to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Doncaster trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:21 AM Horley | 2h52 | 10:13 AM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horley to Doncaster
Trains from Horley to Doncaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: LNER, Thameslink from Horley to Doncaster trainsLNER, Thameslink trains will get you between Horley and Doncaster from $78 (€63). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Horley to Doncaster
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley to Doncaster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Doncaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Horley to Doncaster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
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