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Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Historic country house with restored rooms, gardens, and stories of coal-mining philanthropy. A leading heritage attraction just outside central Doncaster.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Selby to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Selby to Doncaster will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 50 trains from Selby to Doncaster, including 7 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 17 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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Trains from Selby to Doncaster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 18 miles (29 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Selby to Doncaster.
The table below shows live departures for Selby to Doncaster trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:35 AM Selby | 1h09 | 7:44 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Selby | 1h26 | 8:11 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:47 AM Selby | 1h04 | 7:51 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:49 AM Selby | 0h16 | 7:05 AM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Selby | 1h19 | 8:18 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:27 AM Selby | 1h28 | 8:55 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Selby | 1h10 | 8:40 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:37 AM Selby | 0h18 | 7:55 AM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Selby | 1h18 | 9:11 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:02 AM Selby | 1h17 | 9:19 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:36 AM Selby | 1h04 | 9:40 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:48 AM Selby | 1h22 | 10:10 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Selby | 1h28 | 10:18 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:11 AM Selby | 0h15 | 9:26 AM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:28 AM Selby | 1h30 | 10:58 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Selby | 1h04 | 10:39 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:48 AM Selby | 1h23 | 11:11 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:51 AM Selby | 1h28 | 11:19 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:27 AM Selby | 1h30 | 11:57 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Selby | 1h04 | 11:39 AM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:48 AM Selby | 1h23 | 12:11 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Selby | 1h29 | 12:18 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:11 AM Selby | 0h16 | 11:27 AM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:27 AM Selby | 1h28 | 12:55 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:36 AM Selby | 1h03 | 12:39 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Selby | 1h21 | 1:10 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Selby | 1h29 | 1:19 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:27 PM Selby | 1h31 | 1:58 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Selby | 1h04 | 1:39 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:49 PM Selby | 1h22 | 2:11 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:56 PM Selby | 1h22 | 2:18 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:08 PM Selby | 0h15 | 1:23 PM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:28 PM Selby | 1h28 | 2:56 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Selby | 1h05 | 2:40 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:48 PM Selby | 1h23 | 3:11 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:08 PM Selby | 1h10 | 3:18 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:27 PM Selby | 1h31 | 3:58 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Selby | 1h04 | 3:39 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:48 PM Selby | 1h23 | 4:11 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:27 PM Selby | 1h27 | 4:54 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Selby | 1h04 | 4:39 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:44 PM Selby | 0h17 | 4:01 PM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:49 PM Selby | 1h22 | 5:11 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:08 PM Selby | 1h10 | 5:18 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:27 PM Selby | 1h31 | 5:58 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Selby | 1h05 | 5:40 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:49 PM Selby | 1h20 | 6:09 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:29 PM Selby | 1h20 | 6:49 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Selby | 1h05 | 6:40 PM Doncaster | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:43 PM Selby | 0h19 | 6:02 PM Doncaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic country house with restored rooms, gardens, and stories of coal-mining philanthropy. A leading heritage attraction just outside central Doncaster.
Major aviation museum on the former RAF Doncaster site with wartime aircraft, exhibits, and family activities. One of the town's best-known visitor attractions.
Large railway museum by Doncaster station with locomotives, simulators, and engineering stories. Ideal for understanding the town's rail heritage.
Central civic square beside the markets and theatre. A practical starting point for exploring shops, events, heritage buildings, and everyday town life.
Popular park with open lawns, a lake, sports facilities, and event space. A long-time local favourite close to the racecourse and town centre.
Large heritage parkland around a historic house, with lakes, woodland, and walking trails. Excellent for scenery, wildlife, and relaxed outdoor time.
Yorkshire pudding is a classic baked batter served with roast meat and gravy. It is a staple across Yorkshire and strongly tied to Sunday roasts in Doncaster.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy is a traditional Yorkshire Sunday lunch widely eaten in Doncaster pubs and homes.
Parkin is a sticky ginger cake made with oats, treacle and syrup. It is a beloved Yorkshire treat, especially around autumn and Bonfire Night.
Stylish modern British restaurant in the city centre, known for polished small plates, steaks and cocktails in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular historic market food hall with varied traders, casual seating and a lively local atmosphere. Good for tasting several local favourites.
Well-regarded traditional pub near the racecourse area, serving hearty British meals, ales and a comfortable setting suited to a classic roast.
Moderate for the UK: hotels, dining, and local transport are usually cheaper than London and many major UK tourist cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Most Selby to Doncaster trains use the Selby to Doncaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Selby and Doncaster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Selby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Selby.
Wi-Fi is available at Selby.
Ticket office support is available at Selby.
Available at Selby: Parking.
Available at Selby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Selby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that access to platforms 2 and 3 is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. This station is Partialially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:15 - 19:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train as it may take time to cross the station between train movements. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 or 3 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: On request, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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