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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dartford to Doncaster
Showing times and prices for 31 Dec
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dartford to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dartford to Doncaster will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Fast trains
To travel from Dartford to Doncaster you need to make at least one change.
09:462h47
Dartford12:33Doncaster
£601One-way
1 change
13:462h40
Dartford16:26Doncaster
£601One-way
1 change
15:162h40
Dartford17:56Doncaster
£601One-way
1 change
18:462h31
Dartford21:17Doncaster
£601One-way
1 change
06:162h49
Dartford09:05Doncaster
£711One-way
1 change
18:462h31
Dartford21:17Doncaster
£601One-way
1 change
10:462h38
Dartford13:24Doncaster
£711One-way
1 change
08:462h39
Dartford11:25Doncaster
£711One-way
1 change
12:462h39
Dartford15:25Doncaster
£711One-way
1 change
13:462h40
Dartford16:26Doncaster
£601One-way
1 change
Live departures
Dartford to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Doncaster trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 31 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:29
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:16 Dartford | 3h01 | 08:17 Doncaster | 1 change | |
| 05:46 Dartford | 2h54 | 08:40 Doncaster | 1 change | |
| 06:16 Dartford | 2h49 | 09:05 Doncaster | 1 change | |
| 06:46 Dartford | 2h53 | 09:39 Doncaster | 1 change | |
| 07:16 Dartford | 2h52 | 10:08 Doncaster | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dartford to Doncaster
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Trains from Dartford to Doncaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 31m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 21:46 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Thameslink from Dartford to Doncaster trainsThameslink trains will get you between Dartford and Doncaster from £61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
£60
Thameslink frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Dartford to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford to Doncaster 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Dartford to Doncaster in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A two to three-day visit in Doncaster is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster Racecourse, and the historic Mansion House.
In Doncaster, you can explore Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, a beautifully preserved Victorian country house with stunning gardens. Enjoy birdwatching and walking trails at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, or have fun at The Dome, a leisure complex with swimming pools and ice skating. Discover local history at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, or visit Boston Park Farm for family-friendly encounters with animals and a maize maze. For the best sights, visit Conisbrough Castle for panoramic views, Yorkshire Wildlife Park for exotic animals, and Doncaster Racecourse for major horse racing events. Explore Cusworth Hall with its museum and gardens, and learn about aviation at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.
A day trip from Dartford to Doncaster is not feasible since the journey takes 2h 31m. The distance is 249 km, and trains operate 5 times per day.
The train journey from Dartford to Doncaster offers a mix of urban and countryside views, including stretches through the Kent countryside and glimpses of the historic landscapes of Yorkshire, which can be quite pleasant for travellers seeking a scenic experience.
The cost of a train ticket from Dartford to Doncaster can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £61, while the average price tends to be around £114.
The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Doncaster is by train, costing approximately £61.
The train distance from Dartford to Doncaster is 249 km.
The train station in Dartford that goes to Doncaster is Dartford station (DFD), and it arrives at Doncaster station (DON).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dartford to Doncaster.
The train journey from Dartford to Doncaster covers a distance of 249 km and takes approximately 2h 31m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Dartford to Doncaster leaves at 5:06.
Yes, you can take the train from Dartford to Doncaster.
To travel from Dartford to Doncaster, you can take a train.
The last train from Dartford to Doncaster departs at 21:46.
Trains from Dartford to Doncaster run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dartford to Doncaster.
There is no night train service from Dartford to Doncaster.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dartford and Doncaster
Dartford
Doncaster
The major train station for departures in Dartford is Dartford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dartford for your trip from Dartford to Doncaster.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 2 x in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dartford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
The major train station for arrivals in Doncaster is Doncaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Doncaster for your journey to Doncaster from Dartford.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Doncaster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
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