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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£56
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£76
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 45 m
Trains on 23 Sept
27
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 27 trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.
G802059:432h47Doncaster station (DON)12:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£561One-way0 changes- G8021110:432h49Doncaster station (DON)13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£631One-way0 changes
G00703 · G010558:173h55Doncaster station (DON)12:12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£651One-way1 change- G80199+G010558:433h29Doncaster station (DON)12:12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£661One-way1 change
- G801998:432h50Doncaster station (DON)11:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£701One-way0 changes
- G8021611:432h44Doncaster station (DON)14:27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£771One-way0 changes
- G8022813:432h44Doncaster station (DON)16:27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£831One-way0 changes
- G8024115:432h45Doncaster station (DON)18:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£831One-way0 changes
- C019717:422h46Doncaster station (DON)10:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£771One-way0 changes
- C0194317:432h46Doncaster station (DON)20:29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£831One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 300 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£70 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 49m.
The journey is about 1h 16m faster (3h 5m by train vs 4h 21m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£70 vs £89). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80274 | On time 21:42 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h56 | 0:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
| G80191 | 5:20 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h12 | 8:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80193 | 6:40 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h58 | 9:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01971 | 7:42 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h46 | 10:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00703 · G01055 | 8:17 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h55 | 12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80199 | 8:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h50 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80199+G01055 | 8:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h29 | 12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80205 | 9:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h47 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00738 · G66987 | 9:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h11 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80211 | 10:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h49 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80216 | 11:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h44 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00739 · G01062 | 11:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h11 | 15:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80224 | 12:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h51 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00698 · G01064 | 12:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h08 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80228 | 13:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h44 | 16:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00701 · G01067 | 13:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h10 | 17:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80234 | 14:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h48 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00706 · G01069 | 14:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h11 | 18:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80241 | 15:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h45 | 18:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00710 · G01073 | 15:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h12 | 19:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80247 | 16:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h50 | 19:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01943 | 17:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h46 | 20:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00716 · G01080 | 17:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h10 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80259 | 18:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h51 | 21:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00718 · G01082 | 18:59 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h15 | 22:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80266 | 19:43 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h52 | 22:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80272 | 20:42 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h53 | 23:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 300 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 300 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 20:42 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail trains will get you between Doncaster station (DON) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £13. 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 station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster station (DON) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Doncaster station (DON) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Doncaster station (DON) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Doncaster from Doncaster city centre
Doncaster train station facilities and services
Doncaster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Doncaster.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Doncaster. ATMs are available at Doncaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Doncaster.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Doncaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Doncaster: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Doncaster: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Most popular train connections from Doncaster station (DON)
Most popular trains to and from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Doncaster station (DON)
Most popular train connections to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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