This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Doncaster (DON)

Find the cheapest fares to Doncaster by splitting your tickets

49

train journeys
per day

61

miles (99 kms)

1hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

00:44 / 00:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Doncaster (DON)

Buy tickets from Leicester to Doncaster. Explore the list of all train routes from Leicester to Doncaster and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 49 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Doncaster , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 49 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Doncaster is approximately 61 miles (99 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 4 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Doncaster.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Doncaster. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Doncaster Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:44
    7 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    07:48
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:48
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    08:12
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    08:17
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:37
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    08:23
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:06
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    08:36
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:14
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    09:09
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    09:22
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:13
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:09
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    10:16
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:40
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    10:22
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:09
    1 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    10:35
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:14
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    11:08
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:40
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    11:22
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:44
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    12:08
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    12:13
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:10
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:16
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:37
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    12:22
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:08
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    12:35
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:13
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    13:09
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:37
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    13:22
    Leicester
    Doncaster
    Leicester to Doncaster

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
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 Leicester and Doncaster

The travel time between Leicester and Doncaster by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Doncaster vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 49 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:58.

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

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

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Leicester and Doncaster. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Doncaster, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Doncaster. owever, there are 49 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Doncaster.

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