The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to St Ives
Cheapest price
£389
Average price
£400
Fastest journey
7 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to St Ives will cost around £400 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £389.
To travel from Doncaster to St Ives you need to make at least 2 changes.
10:207h40Doncaster18:00St Ives£3891One-way2 changes
13:597h31Doncaster21:30St Ives£4011One-way4 changes
19:5916h59Doncaster12:58St Ives£4011One-way4 changes
06:478h43Doncaster15:30St Ives£4051One-way3 changes
07:538h36Doncaster16:29St Ives£4051One-way3 changes
13:597h31Doncaster21:30St Ives£4011One-way4 changes
10:207h40Doncaster18:00St Ives£3891One-way2 changes
11:598h31Doncaster20:30St Ives£4051One-way3 changes
07:538h36Doncaster16:29St Ives£4051One-way3 changes
13:598h42Doncaster22:41St Ives£4051One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Doncaster to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £216.
Distance: 474 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£126 Average Price | £238 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Doncaster to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to St Ives trains for tomorrow, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:47 Doncaster | 8h43 | 15:30 St Ives | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:53 Doncaster | 8h36 | 16:29 St Ives | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:20 Doncaster | 7h40 | 18:00 St Ives | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:59 Doncaster | 8h31 | 20:30 St Ives | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:59 Doncaster | 7h31 | 21:30 St Ives | 4 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to St Ives
Trains from Doncaster to St Ives run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £125 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 12:03. The fastest train covers the 474 km distance in 8h 11m.
Distance 474 km |
Average train duration 8h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £125 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 11m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 12:03 |
FAQs: Doncaster to St Ives train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to St Ives 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 St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and St Ives
- 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 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
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