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Compare prices and tickets Driffield to Doncaster by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Driffield to Doncaster
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Trains from Driffield to Doncaster run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 19m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 6:13 |
Last train 21:57 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Driffield to Doncaster trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Driffield and Doncaster from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
£11
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Driffield to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Driffield to Doncaster 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 Doncaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Driffield to Doncaster can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £14.
The train journey from Driffield to Doncaster covers a distance of 71 km and takes approximately 1h 19m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Driffield to Doncaster is 71 km.
The first train from Driffield to Doncaster leaves at 6:13.
The last train from Driffield to Doncaster departs at 21:57.
Trains from Driffield to Doncaster run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Driffield to Doncaster.
Yes, there is a direct train between Driffield and Doncaster. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Northern Trains Limited.
To travel from Driffield to Doncaster, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Driffield to Doncaster.
The train station in Driffield that goes to Doncaster is Driffield station (DRF), and it arrives at Doncaster station (DON).
The cheapest way to get from Driffield to Doncaster is by train, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Driffield to Doncaster in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Driffield to Doncaster passes through picturesque countryside, offering views of the rolling hills and rural landscapes typical of East Yorkshire and South Yorkshire.
Yes, a day trip from Driffield to Doncaster is feasible. The journey takes 1h 19m and covers 71 km. With a frequency of 6 trains per day, you can comfortably travel between these locations.
In Doncaster, you can explore Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, a beautifully preserved Victorian country house with stunning gardens. Enjoy birdwatching and walking trails at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, or have fun at The Dome, a leisure complex with swimming pools and ice skating. Discover local history at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, or visit Boston Park Farm for family-friendly encounters with animals and a maize maze. For the best sights, visit Conisbrough Castle for panoramic views, Yorkshire Wildlife Park for exotic animals, and Doncaster Racecourse for major horse racing events. Explore Cusworth Hall with its museum and gardens, and learn about aviation at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.
A two to three-day visit in Doncaster is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster Racecourse, and the historic Mansion House.
Yes, you can take the train from Driffield to Doncaster.
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Important Stations and Airports in Driffield and Doncaster
Driffield
Doncaster
The major train station for departures in Driffield is Driffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Driffield for your trip from Driffield to Doncaster.
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 08:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Level access to Platform 2 (Scarborough) , ramped access to Platform 1 (Hull). Step free access from car park to station entrance
- 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: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Driffield
- Onward travel information: Bus depot 2 mins walk on right of station next to petrol station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on River Head, 40m from Station.
The major train station for arrivals in Doncaster is Doncaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Doncaster for your journey to Doncaster from Driffield.
Amenities at train station
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ATMAccessibility
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Doncaster
- 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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