The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster station (DON) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster station (DON) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 2 trains that leave Doncaster station (DON) for London Gatwick Airport 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 271 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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 London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster station (DON) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 271 km
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£78 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster station (DON) to London Gatwick Airport train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:04 Doncaster station (DON) | 3h00 | 20:04 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 07:48 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h50 | 10:38 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:56 Doncaster station (DON) | 2h59 | 10:55 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster station (DON) to London Gatwick Airport
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: First Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, Hull Trains from Doncaster station (DON) to London Gatwick Airport trainsFirst Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, Hull Trains trains will get you between Doncaster station (DON) and London Gatwick Airport from £21. 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 London Gatwick Airport train

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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster station (DON) and London Gatwick Airport
- 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.
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