The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) 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 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Doncaster station (DON) for Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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 and coach for Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 29 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:45 Doncaster station (DON) | 0h54 | 06:39 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:36 Doncaster station (DON) | 0h53 | 07:29 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:56 Doncaster station (DON) | 0h35 | 08:31 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:51 Doncaster station (DON) | 0h38 | 09:29 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:29 Doncaster station (DON) | 1h02 | 10:31 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Trains from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 23m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 20:55 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Hull Trains, TransPennine Express from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Hull Trains, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Doncaster station (DON) and Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
East Midlands Trains
First Hull Trains
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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Cross Country
Hull Trains
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster station (DON) to Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) 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 Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster station (DON) and Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Both platforms have step free access via ramps with a moderate gradient. However both ramps are 60 meters in length. Access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 2 but not at the edge of platform 1.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road adjacent to the front of the Station
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