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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Doncaster (DON)

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23

train journeys
per day

186

miles (300 kms)

2hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:11

first / last train

15

direct trains

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Doncaster (DON)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster , with 15 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 8 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster is approximately 186 miles (300 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 13 mins.

CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    3 hrs 6 mins Direct
    08:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:06
    3 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    09:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    09:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:30
    2 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:24
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    10:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    11:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    12:24
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    12:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    13:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:30
    2 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    14:23
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    14:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    15:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:30
    2 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    16:24
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:00
    2 hrs 55 mins Direct
    16:55
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    17:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:30
    2 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    18:23
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:00
    2 hrs 54 mins Direct
    18:54
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:07
    3 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    19:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:00
    2 hrs 52 mins Direct
    19:52
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:30
    2 hrs 53 mins Direct
    20:23
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Doncaster
    Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Doncaster Station

Station name Doncaster (DON)
Address Doncaster station, Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:11.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 15 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster

CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.