The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Doncaster
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Doncaster will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 trains that leave Motherwell 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 312 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 8 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.


Live departures
Motherwell to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Doncaster trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Motherwell | 5h07 | 09:55 Doncaster | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Doncaster
Trains from Motherwell to Doncaster run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:50, the last at 13:52. The fastest train covers the 312 km distance in 5h 7m.
Distance 312 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 01:50 |
Last train 13:52 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Motherwell to Doncaster trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Motherwell and Doncaster from £69. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Motherwell to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Doncaster
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
- 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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