The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Doncaster
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Doncaster will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough 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 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.
6:471h28Loughborough8:15Doncaster£551One-way0 changes
6:471h28Loughborough8:15Doncaster£551One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Loughborough to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 84 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£55 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Doncaster
Trains from Loughborough to Doncaster run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:46 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Doncaster trainseast_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Doncaster from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Doncaster
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside 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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