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Compare train for Leeds to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Doncaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (40m by train vs 54m by car). Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Doncaster
How to get from Leeds to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Doncaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G902002:20 PM 0h44 Leeds station (LDS) 3:04 PM Doncaster station (DON) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G902002:20 PM 0h44 Leeds station (LDS) 3:04 PM Doncaster station (DON) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C021411:10 PM 0h29 Leeds station (LDS) 1:39 PM Doncaster station (DON) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G901931:23 PM 0h45 Leeds station (LDS) 2:08 PM Doncaster station (DON) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
G9025710:20 PM 0h43 Leeds station (LDS) 11:03 PM Doncaster station (DON) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
G9018712:20 PM 0h44 Leeds station (LDS) 1:04 PM Doncaster station (DON) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Doncaster as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Doncaster station (DON).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Doncaster by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry.
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