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Compare coach and train for Doncaster to Thorne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Thorne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Thorne take longer:
Coach takes on average 43m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (18m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Doncaster to Thorne train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Thorne trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 22:14 Doncaster | 0h17 | 22:31 Thorne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Thorne
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Trains from Doncaster to Thorne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 16m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 6:06 |
Last train 23:34 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Doncaster to Thorne trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Doncaster and Thorne from £5. 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 Thorne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Thorne 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 Thorne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Thorne
Most Doncaster to Thorne trains use the Doncaster to Thorne North station pair, with some services arriving at Thorne South. Use this guide to compare Doncaster and Thorne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Doncaster station do trains to Thorne leave from?
Getting to Doncaster from Doncaster city centre
Doncaster train station facilities and services
Doncaster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Doncaster.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Doncaster. ATMs are available at Doncaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Doncaster.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Doncaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Doncaster: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Doncaster: 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.
Which Thorne station do trains from Doncaster arrive at?
Getting to Thorne North from Thorne city centre
Thorne North train station facilities and services
Thorne North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thorne North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thorne North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thorne North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Thorne North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thorne North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Only one member of staff. Poor access to platform 2. Stepped access only unless customer uses staff operated 'barrow' crossing, which is locked out of use after the station ticket office closes. If you are travelling from this station after 1330 Saturdays, after 1730 weekdays or any time on Sundays and need assistance to cross between platforms, please call 0800 138 5560 for advice on alternative accessible road transport, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Thorne South from Thorne city centre
Thorne South train station facilities and services
Thorne South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thorne South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thorne South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Thorne South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thorne South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Access to the platforms is via ramped access onto the Doncaster bound platform and step free footbridge to the Grimsby bound platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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