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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Gainsborough
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Gainsborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Gainsborough will cost around £12 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 for Gainsborough every day 3 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 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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.
9:350h23Doncaster9:58Gainsborough Lea Road£91One-way0 changes- 11:350h23Doncaster11:58Gainsborough Lea Road£91One-way0 changes
- 15:350h23Doncaster15:58Gainsborough Lea Road£91One-way0 changes
9:281h03Doncaster10:31Gainsborough Lea Road£161One-way1 change- 11:291h00Doncaster12:29Gainsborough Lea Road£161One-way1 change
- 9:350h23Doncaster9:58Gainsborough Lea Road£91One-way0 changes
- 11:350h23Doncaster11:58Gainsborough Lea Road£91One-way0 changes
- 15:350h23Doncaster15:58Gainsborough Lea Road£91One-way0 changes
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7:570h32Doncaster8:29Gainsborough Lea Road£651One-way1 change- 12:520h36Doncaster13:28Gainsborough Lea Road£651One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Doncaster to Gainsborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Gainsborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 29 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Gainsborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Gainsborough trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:45 Doncaster | 0h54 | 6:39 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
| 6:37 Doncaster | 0h52 | 7:29 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
| 7:57 Doncaster | 0h32 | 8:29 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
| 8:52 Doncaster | 0h37 | 9:29 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change | |
| 9:28 Doncaster | 1h03 | 10:31 Gainsborough Lea Road | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Gainsborough
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Trains from Doncaster to Gainsborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 23m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Hull Trains from Doncaster to Gainsborough trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Hull Trains trains will get you between Doncaster and Gainsborough from £3. 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 Gainsborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Gainsborough 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Gainsborough
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- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel- 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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