The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON)
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
22
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 $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 22 trains that leave Sheffield station (SHF) for Doncaster station (DON) on Sun, Jun 21, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 25 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.
P244549:03 AM0h46Sheffield station (SHF)9:49 AMDoncaster station (DON)$31One-way0 transfers
P2446610:05 AM0h41Sheffield station (SHF)10:46 AMDoncaster station (DON)$31One-way0 transfers
C319559:56 AM0h26Sheffield station (SHF)10:22 AMDoncaster station (DON)$41One-way0 transfers
G8971911:01 PM0h25Sheffield station (SHF)11:26 PMDoncaster station (DON)$41One-way0 transfers
P245619:05 PM0h40Sheffield station (SHF)9:45 PMDoncaster station (DON)$51One-way0 transfers
W8474111:13 PM0h22Sheffield station (SHF)11:35 PMDoncaster station (DON)$81One-way0 transfers
W8473510:13 PM0h24Sheffield station (SHF)10:37 PMDoncaster station (DON)$81One-way0 transfers
W846579:09 AM0h25Sheffield station (SHF)9:34 AMDoncaster station (DON)$61One-way0 transfers
W847319:10 PM0h25Sheffield station (SHF)9:35 PMDoncaster station (DON)$81One-way0 transfers
G8971911:01 PM0h25Sheffield station (SHF)11:26 PMDoncaster station (DON)$41One-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 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON) costing on average $9 (€7).
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 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $9 (€7)). 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 today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P24529 | On time 4:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h41 | 4:46 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84701 | Delayed 3:12 PM 4:11 PMSheffield station (SHF) | 0h24 | 4:35 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01076 | 4:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 4:53 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89703 | On time 4:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 5:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24534 | On time 5:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h41 | 5:46 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84706 | On time 5:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 5:36 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01079 | 5:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h33 | 5:55 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24539 | On time 5:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h39 | 6:11 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89705 | On time 5:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 6:24 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24541 | 6:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h40 | 6:45 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84711 | On time 6:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h24 | 6:35 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01081 | On time 6:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 6:53 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89709 | On time 6:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 7:23 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24547 | 7:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h40 | 7:45 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84717 | On time 7:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 7:39 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01084 | On time 7:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h30 | 7:52 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89181 | On time 7:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 8:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24553 | On time 8:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h48 | 8:53 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84724 | 8:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 8:36 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00727 | On time 8:38 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h22 | 9:00 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31966 | On time 8:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 9:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24560 | On time 9:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h46 | 9:51 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84729 | 9:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 9:39 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00732 | On time 9:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h22 | 9:56 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89716 | On time 9:54 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 10:19 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24566 | On time 10:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h43 | 10:49 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84736 | On time 10:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h24 | 10:35 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00736 | On time 10:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h21 | 10:53 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89718 | On time 11:01 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 11:27 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24571 | On time 11:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h37 | 11:42 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28804 | 8:03 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h36 | 8:39 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31954 | 8:57 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 9:23 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24454 | 9:03 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h46 | 9:49 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84657 | 9:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 9:34 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01058 | On time 9:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h32 | 9:53 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31955 | 9:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 10:22 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24466 | 10:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h41 | 10:46 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84663 | 10:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 10:36 AM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31958 | 12:57 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h25 | 1:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24512 | 1:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h40 | 1:45 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84681 | 1:10 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 1:37 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31959 | 1:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h26 | 2:22 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24520 | 2:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h46 | 2:51 PM Doncaster station (DON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Doncaster station (DON)
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 (€2) 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 (€2) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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 (€2). 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- 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.

