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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON)
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 57 trains that leave Sheffield station (SHF) for Doncaster station (DON) on Wed, Aug 05, 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 24 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.
P244115:48 AM0h38Sheffield station (SHF)6:26 AMDoncaster station (DON)$21One-way0 transfers- G853325:42 AM0h29Sheffield station (SHF)6:11 AMDoncaster station (DON)$31One-way0 transfers
- G891807:57 PM0h25Sheffield station (SHF)8:22 PMDoncaster station (DON)$51One-way0 transfers
- P245528:05 PM0h40Sheffield station (SHF)8:45 PMDoncaster station (DON)$51One-way0 transfers
- P244186:05 AM0h37Sheffield station (SHF)6:42 AMDoncaster station (DON)$51One-way0 transfers
G007037:54 AM0h21Sheffield station (SHF)8:15 AMDoncaster station (DON)$71One-way0 transfers- G007165:38 PM0h21Sheffield station (SHF)5:59 PMDoncaster station (DON)$71One-way0 transfers
- G007389:32 AM0h23Sheffield station (SHF)9:55 AMDoncaster station (DON)$71One-way0 transfers
- G007011:32 PM0h23Sheffield station (SHF)1:55 PMDoncaster station (DON)$71One-way0 transfers
- G0069812:32 PM0h24Sheffield station (SHF)12:56 PMDoncaster station (DON)$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON):
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Doncaster station (DON) take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
The journey is about 2m faster (27m by train vs 29m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 vs $9). 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 Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G85332 | 5:42 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h29 | 6:11 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24411 | 5:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h38 | 6:26 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W84645 | 5:54 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h36 | 6:30 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24418 | 6:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h37 | 6:42 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24424 | 6:27 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h37 | 7:04 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89681 | 6:55 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 7:23 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24434 | 7:06 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h43 | 7:49 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84648 | 7:10 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 7:36 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00703 | 7:54 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h21 | 8:15 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89682 | 7:57 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 8:23 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24443 | 8:07 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h38 | 8:45 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84653 | 8:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 8:37 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89685 | 8:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 9:23 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24453 | 9:03 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h43 | 9:46 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84658 | 9:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 9:36 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00738 | 9:32 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h23 | 9:55 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89688 | 9:57 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 10:22 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24464 | 10:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h44 | 10:49 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84665 | 10:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 10:36 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89691 | 10:57 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 11:22 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24477 | 11:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h40 | 11:45 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84670 | 11:10 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 11:38 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00739 | 11:30 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 11:56 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89693 | 11:57 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 12:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24491 | 12:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h47 | 12:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84677 | 12:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 12:38 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00698 | 12:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h24 | 12:56 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89695 | 12:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 1:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24511 | 1:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h48 | 1:53 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84683 | 1:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 1:36 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00701 | 1:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h23 | 1:55 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89697 | 1:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 2:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24519 | 2:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h47 | 2:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84689 | 2:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 2:36 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00706 | 2:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 2:58 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89699 | 2:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 3:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24524 | 3:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h47 | 3:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84695 | 3:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h24 | 3:35 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00710 | 3:29 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 3:55 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89701 | 3:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 4:24 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24529 | 4:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h41 | 4:46 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84700 | 4:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 4:39 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89703 | 4:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 5:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24534 | 5:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h41 | 5:46 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84705 | 5:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 5:37 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24539 | 5:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h36 | 6:08 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00716 | 5:38 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h21 | 5:59 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89705 | 5:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 6:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24541 | 6:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h40 | 6:45 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84712 | 6:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h24 | 6:35 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00718 | 6:30 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 6:55 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89707 | 6:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 7:24 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24547 | 7:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h40 | 7:45 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84719 | 7:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h24 | 7:35 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON)
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Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sheffield station (SHF) and Doncaster station (DON) from $3. 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 Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) 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 station (DON), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON)
Most Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) trains use the Sheffield to Doncaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield station (SHF) and Doncaster station (DON) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Doncaster from Doncaster city centre
Doncaster 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
Food and drink options are available at Doncaster.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Doncaster. ATMs are available at Doncaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Doncaster.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Doncaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Doncaster: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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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