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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Castle Donington
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£37
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
1 h 51 m
Trains on 21 Sept
2
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Castle Donington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Castle Donington will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 2 trains from London to Castle Donington, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
7:061h31London8:37Castle Donington£261One-way0 changes
12:332h10London14:43Castle Donington£471One-way0 changes
- 7:061h31London8:37Castle Donington£261One-way0 changes
- 12:332h10London14:43Castle Donington£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Castle Donington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Castle Donington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 170 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Castle Donington:
A coach is £62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Castle Donington costing on average £76.
Other travel options to Castle Donington take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 33m.
You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £76 compared to roughly £45 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 East Midlands Railway.
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
London to Castle Donington train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Castle Donington trains for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:02 London | 1h30 | 13:32 Castle Donington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Castle Donington by coach or train
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from London to Castle Donington.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Castle Donington
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Trains from London to Castle Donington run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:09, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 2:09 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast from London to Castle Donington trainsHull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Castle Donington from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Castle Donington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Castle Donington 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 Castle Donington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Castle Donington
Most London to Castle Donington trains use the London St Pancras International to East Midlands Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Castle Donington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Getting to London Bridge from London city centre
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge train station facilities and services
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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