The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Doncaster for London Stansted 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 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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 London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 205 km
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3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:15 Doncaster | 3h08 | 11:23 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:26 Doncaster | 3h01 | 12:27 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Doncaster to London Stansted Airport by train or coach
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Why should you book Doncaster to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or First Hull Trains to find the best option for your trip from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:56, the last at 11:41. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 06:56 |
Last train 11:41 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport trainsLNER, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains trains will get you between Doncaster and London Stansted Airport 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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FAQs: Doncaster to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and London Stansted 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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