Gainsborough to Doncaster train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gainsborough to Doncaster

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£15

Fastest journey

25 m

Average duration

27 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

29 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gainsborough to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gainsborough to Doncaster will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Gainsborough for Doncaster every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 31 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.

Northern Rail
08:461h36
Gainsborough Lea Road
10:22Doncaster
£151One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
21:501h35
Gainsborough Lea Road
23:25Doncaster
£151One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
23:057h05
Gainsborough Lea Road
06:10Doncaster
£151One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
10:390h46
Gainsborough Lea Road
11:25Doncaster
£161One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
12:360h48
Gainsborough Lea Road
13:24Doncaster
£161One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Gainsborough to Doncaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gainsborough to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 29 km

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Coach

£14

Average Price

£3

Average Price

Cheapest

59m

Average total duration

Fastest

29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

3h 32m

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Live departures

Gainsborough to Doncaster train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:48
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
northern_rail07:04 Gainsborough Lea Road
0h44
07:48 Doncaster1 change
northern_rail07:44 Gainsborough Lea Road
1h16
09:00 Doncaster1 change
northern_rail08:46 Gainsborough Lea Road
1h36
10:22 Doncaster1 change
east_midlands_trains09:07 Gainsborough Lea Road
0h27
09:34 Doncaster0 changesdirect
northern_rail09:37 Gainsborough Lea Road
1h24
11:01 Doncaster1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gainsborough to Doncaster

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Trains from Gainsborough to Doncaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance
29 km
Average train duration
29m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
46m
First train
05:36
Last train
23:05
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Gainsborough to Doncaster trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Gainsborough and Doncaster from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
26m
Cheapest Price
£18
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
£17
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
£18
east_midlands_trains frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Gainsborough to Doncaster train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gainsborough to Doncaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gainsborough to Doncaster.
FAQs
Booking trains from Gainsborough to Doncaster in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gainsborough and Doncaster. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
The cost of a train ticket from Gainsborough to Doncaster can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £14.
The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Doncaster is by coach, costing approximately £3.
The train distance from Gainsborough to Doncaster is 29 km.
The train station in Gainsborough that goes to Doncaster is Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL), and it arrives at Doncaster station (DON).
Yes, you can take the train from Gainsborough to Doncaster.
To get from Gainsborough to Doncaster, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Gainsborough to Doncaster covers a distance of 29 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Gainsborough to Doncaster leaves at 5:36.
The last train from Gainsborough to Doncaster departs at 23:05.
Trains from Gainsborough to Doncaster run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Gainsborough to Doncaster.
There is no night train service from Gainsborough to Doncaster.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gainsborough and Doncaster

Gainsborough
Doncaster
The major train station for departures in Gainsborough is Gainsborough Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gainsborough Central for your trip from Gainsborough to Doncaster.
Amenities at train station
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Nearest carpark is 500 yds away in Marshalls Yard Shopping complex at the West Lindsey District Council carpark on Beaumont Street cost is £2.70 all day
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - this station is unstaffed, access is available between platforms using a barrow crossing across the track
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gainsborough Central
  • Onward travel information: Bus station 750yds away on Heaton Street Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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information
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. Both platforms have step free access via ramps with a moderate gradient. However both ramps are 60 meters in length. Access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 2 but not at the edge of platform 1.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster.
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road adjacent to the front of the Station
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