The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Plymouth will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 3 trains that leave Doncaster for Plymouth 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 406 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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, coach and flight for Doncaster to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £84.
Distance: 406 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£110 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Doncaster to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:22 Doncaster | 5h41 | 12:03 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:22 Doncaster | 5h33 | 13:55 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:26 Doncaster | 5h29 | 13:55 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Plymouth
Trains from Doncaster to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:50, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 406 km distance in 5h 27m.
Distance 406 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 27m |
First train 01:50 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Doncaster to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Doncaster and Plymouth from £32. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Plymouth
- 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 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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