The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Borehamwood
Cheapest price
£141
Average price
£152
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Borehamwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Borehamwood will cost around £152 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £141.
Of the 2 trains that leave Doncaster for Borehamwood every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train for Doncaster to Borehamwood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Borehamwood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 216 km
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2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Borehamwood train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Borehamwood trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:06 Doncaster | 2h51 | 06:57 Borehamwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:36 Doncaster | 2h51 | 07:27 Borehamwood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Borehamwood
Trains from Doncaster to Borehamwood run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:46, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 02:46 |
Last train 22:31 |
Train companies: First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains from Doncaster to Borehamwood trainsFirst Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Doncaster and Borehamwood from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Doncaster to Borehamwood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Borehamwood
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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