The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Gloucester will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 1 trains that leave Doncaster for Gloucester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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 to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 199 km
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£95 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Gloucester trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:07 Doncaster | 3h58 | 11:05 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Gloucester
Trains from Doncaster to Gloucester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country from Doncaster to Gloucester trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country trains will get you between Doncaster and Gloucester from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Doncaster to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Gloucester 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 Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Gloucester
- 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 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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