How much does a train ticket from Edinburgh to Doncaster cost?

The average train ticket price from Edinburgh to Doncaster is $105. The best way to find train tickets from Edinburgh to Doncaster is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Edinburgh to Doncaster?

A train trip between Edinburgh and Doncaster is around 2h 54m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 51m. This is the time it takes to travel the 187 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Edinburgh and Doncaster?

The number of trains from Edinburgh to Doncaster can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Edinburgh to Doncaster by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Doncaster?

When taking the train from Edinburgh to Doncaster, you can travel comfortably and safely with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.

What are the best sights and things to do in Doncaster?

Once in Doncaster, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are The Trolleybus Museum, Riverboat Cruises, Doncaster Museum And Art Gallery, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Kingswood Golf Centre.

Train Edinburgh to Doncaster from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Doncaster.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Train	Average Price$42 - $341	Average Duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $44	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Edinburgh to Doncaster

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Doncaster. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Edinburgh to Doncaster: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$105

Average train trip duration2h 54m

Number of daily trains9

Earliest train departure7:00am

Distance187 miles (301 km)

Latest train departure8:00pm

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

CrossCountry

4.5/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4

Wifi4.1

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Edinburgh to Doncaster Train

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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Doncaster was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Doncaster, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $271 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Doncaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-08-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Edinburgh and Doncaster is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Doncaster.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Doncaster you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Edinburgh and Doncaster, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Edinburgh to Doncaster while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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