The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Middlesbrough will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 3 trains that leave Doncaster for Middlesbrough 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 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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 Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 117 km
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£38 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Doncaster to Middlesbrough train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Middlesbrough trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:58 Doncaster | 2h41 | 07:39 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:13 Doncaster | 1h39 | 08:52 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:56 Doncaster | 1h27 | 10:23 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:12 Doncaster | 1h40 | 13:52 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Middlesbrough
Trains from Doncaster to Middlesbrough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 22:12 |
Train companies: LNER, TransPennine Express, Cross Country from Doncaster to Middlesbrough trainsLNER, TransPennine Express, Cross Country trains will get you between Doncaster and Middlesbrough 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 to Middlesbrough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Middlesbrough
- 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 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
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