The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Doncaster
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Doncaster will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester for Doncaster every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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 and coach for Gloucester to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 199 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Doncaster trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:02 Gloucester | 2h53 | 11:55 Doncaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Doncaster
Trains from Gloucester to Doncaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Gloucester to Doncaster trainsCross Country trains will get you between Gloucester and Doncaster from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Doncaster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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.
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